Chemical Composition
Composition |
SiO2 |
Al2O3 |
CaO+MgO |
Na2O |
K2O |
Others |
wt% |
71 |
2 |
8 |
16 |
2 |
1 |
Physical Characteristics
Coefficient of mean linear thermal expansion |
Softening point
0C |
Annealing point
0C |
Density(g/cm3) |
Light transmiting |
98.0X10-7/0C |
695 |
514 |
2.47 |
(546nm)92% |
Chemical resistance:
Class of chemical stability: water 3
Class of chemical stability: Acid 1
Class of chemical stability: alkaline solution: 2
Soda lime glass tube size:
It is available in long lengths or cut pieces:
Outer dia.: 2mm- 35mm
Wall thickness: 0.4mm- 1.7mm
Length: 0.85m, 1.25m, 1.40m, 1.60m and 1.70m
OEM is acceptable
Applications:
Soda lime glass is a low softening point glass which is widely used for blown ware applications:
Engineering: heat exchanger, glass apparatus, instruments/barometers/aerometers/sightglasses, other engineering
Renewable energies: Photovoltaics, solar collectors
Signal intensifier, detectors& (fibre-) optics: transmitter and x-ray tubes, other fibre optics, other electrotechnology/electronics
Home: glass fibre applications, aquarium heating tubes, furniture, sprinkler fuses, food packaging/cosmetics, architecture, Christmas ornaments, giftware, other home decoration
Lighting: explosion proof lighting, neon tubing, lamp bulbs, exhaust and plate tubing, other lamps, other luminary