Item Name
Fused Quartz Tubing - 68mm x 2mm
SKU
ABRQT125
Description
Fused quartz tubing is constructed from high-purity silicon dioxide, created by fusing silica sand at extremely high temperatures to produce a non-crystalline glass with exceptional thermal properties. This 64mm inner diameter by 68mm outer diameter tubing features a 4mm wall thickness and is supplied in 4-foot lengths. Fused quartz is used in advanced lampworking and scientific glassblowing applications where borosilicate glass cannot withstand the extreme thermal demands. Unlike borosilicate (33 COE), fused quartz has a softening point of 1683°C and an extremely low coefficient of thermal expansion of approximately 0.55 ppm/K, making it ideal for applications requiring exceptional thermal shock resistance and chemical inertness. This tubing is particularly valued in scientific glassware fabrication, high-temperature laboratory equipment, and specialized artistic pieces where durability and purity are critical.
How it is used
- Creating scientific apparatus and laboratory glassware that must withstand extreme temperature fluctuations
- Fabricating high-temperature combustion tubes and reaction vessels
- Constructing specialized artistic pieces requiring superior thermal shock resistance
- Building custom laboratory equipment where chemical inertness and purity are essential
- Applications where the piece will experience rapid heating and cooling cycles without risk of cracking
Dimensions
- Inner Diameter: 64.00mm
- Outer Diameter: 68.00mm
- Wall Thickness: 2.0mm
- Standard Length: 4'
