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Formula: SiO₂
Form: Tube
Material: Quartz - Fused
CAS Number: 14808-60-7
Commodity: Ceramics
Quartz - Fused Tube is a high purity, transparent form of quartz glass available from Goodfellow in 72 variations. Its optical clarity, thermal stability, chemical resistance, and low thermal expansion make it ideal for use in scientific apparatus, lamp envelopes, and semiconductor fabrication. Goodfellow's extensive selection of fused quartz tubes supports diverse applications in optics, electronics, analytical equipment, and high temperature processing.
Tolerances
Tube
| Outside Diameter | =<2mm | ±10% |
|---|---|---|
| Outside Diameter | =<5mm | ±10% |
| Outside Diameter | >5mm | ±10% |
| Wall Thickness | ±20% |
Material Properties for Ceramics
Chemical Resistance
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Acids - concentrated | Good |
| Acids - dilute | Good |
| Alkalis | Fair |
| Halogens | Good |
| Metals | Fair |
Electrical Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Dielectric constant | 3.8 |
| Dielectric strength( kV mm⁻¹ ) | 25-40 |
| Volume resistivity( Ohmcm ) | 10¹⁸@25 |
Physical Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Refractive index | 1.46 |
| Useful optical transmission range | 180-2500nm |
| Apparent porosity( % ) | 0 |
| Water absorption - saturation( % ) | 0 |
| Density( gcm⁻³ ) | 2.2 |
Thermal Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting point( C ) | 1715 |
| Upper continuous use temperature( C ) | 1100-1400 |
| Specific heat( J K⁻¹ kg⁻¹ ) | 670-740@25°C |
| Thermal conductivity( W m⁻¹ K⁻¹ ) | 1.46@20°C |
| Coefficient of thermal expansion( x10⁻⁶ K⁻¹ ) | 0.54@20-1000 |
Mechanical Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Tensile modulus( GPa ) | 72-74 |
| Hardness - Knoop( kgf mm⁻² ) | 820 |
| Hardness - Vickers( kgf mm⁻² ) | 1000 |
| Shear strength( MPa ) | 70 |
| Tensile strength( MPa ) | 48 |
Pultrusions
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Compressive strength( MPa ) | 1100 |