Borosilicate Glass Rod

Formula: SiO₂ 81/ B₂O₃ 13/Na₂O 4

Form: Rod

Material: Borosilicate Glass

Commodity: Glasses

Type: As-cut

Our Borosilicate Glass Rods are available in 23 size variations. Renowned for its minimal thermal expansion, exceptional chemical durability and superior heat resistance, borosilicate glass is the material of choice for various scientific apparatus, including labware and tubing. Additionally, it serves industrial purposes such as in light bulbs, cathode ray tubes and glass fiber insulation. With a range of diameters and lengths, our Borosilicate Glass Rods cater to diverse needs in prototyping and small-scale manufacturing across scientific and industrial sectors.

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Technical Data Sheet Safety Data Sheet Tolerance Properties

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Tolerances

Rod

Diameter		+20% / -10%

Material Properties for Glasses

Chemical Resistance

Element	Value
Acids - concentrated	0
Acids - dilute	0
Alkalis	0
Halogens	0
Metals	0

Electrical Properties

Element	Value
Dielectric constant	0
Dielectric strength( kV mm⁻¹ )	0
Volume resistivity( Ohmcm )	0

Mechanical Properties

Element	Value
Poisson's ratio	0
Tensile modulus( GPa )	0
Hardness - Knoop( kgf mm⁻² )	0
Hardness - Vickers( kgf mm⁻² )	0
Shear strength( MPa )	0
Tensile strength( MPa )	0
Fracture toughness( MPam(0.5) )	0

Physical Properties

Element	Value
Refractive index	0
Useful optical transmission range	0
Apparent porosity( % )	0
Water absorption - saturation( % )	0
Density( gcm⁻³ )	2.23

Thermal Properties

Element	Value
Melting point( C )	0
Sublimation point( C )	0
Upper continuous use temperature( C )	0
Specific heat( J K⁻¹ kg⁻¹ )	0
Thermal conductivity( W m⁻¹ K⁻¹ )	0
Coefficient of thermal expansion( x10⁻⁶ K⁻¹ )	0