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What is Borosilicate Glass? And how is it better than regular glass?
What is Borosilicate Glass?
Borosilicate glass is a type of glass that contains boron trioxide, which gives it a low coefficient of thermal expansion, meaning it won't break under temperature changes (normal glass will break under temperature changes). This durability is why it's popular in fine restaurants, laboratories, and wineries.
Borosilicate glass contains about 15% boron trioxide, which changes the properties of the glass, making it heat-resistant. This makes borosilicate glass resistant to temperature changes. This property allows a glass from a cold temperature to be placed in a hot temperature without breaking. This means you can pour hot water/coffee into the glass without worrying about it breaking.
The difference between Borosilicate glass and Soda-Lime glass
Many companies choose to use Soda-Lime glass because it is inexpensive and readily available, accounting for about 90% of all glass used worldwide. It is also used in furniture, vases, and beverage cups. However, the downside of Soda-Lime glass is that it is not resistant to impact and temperature changes, only remaining stable at room temperature.
Borosilicate glass is an excellent glass.
The coefficient of thermal expansion of Soda Lime glass is twice that of Borosilicate glass, which means that Soda Lime glass expands twice as fast when exposed to heat, causing Soda Lime glass to break very quickly.
In terms of heat resistance, Borosilicate glass can withstand temperatures up to 170 degrees Celsius. This is why you can take a glass of Borosilicate glass straight from a hot oven and then touch it to cold water without it breaking.
What is borosilicate glass used for..?
Due to its resistance to heat, chemicals and low thermal expansion, Borosilicate glass is commonly used in laboratory, industrial, kitchenware and high-quality wine glasses.
