Kitting out your prep room with glassware doesn’t have to be stressful. We’ve put together this buying guide to help you choose the right glass for safety, durability and accurate experiments.
3.3 Borosilicate Glass:
Strong against heat and chemicals, borosilicate glass handles rapid temperature changes without cracking. Best for heating or pressure experiments, but it’s more expensive.
Offers moderate chemical resistance and thermal stability. Suitable for gentle warming, such as in a water bath, but not for rapid heating or cooling. Cost-effective for everyday experiments.
Soda/Soda-Lime Glass:
The most affordable option. Less resistant to heat and chemicals, so best for low-risk, disposable, or single-use activities.
Glass Thickness:
Thicker glass resists mechanical stress, making it useful for vacuum or pressure experiments. But thicker walls can slow heat transfer and cause hot spots, increasing the risk of cracking.
Choosing the Right Tube:
- Ignition tube: small, for heating chemicals
- Test tube: standard use for experiments
- Boiling tube: larger, for heating liquids
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