Borosilicate Glass
A special material
Based on two main building blocks, silicon oxide and boron oxide, borosilicate glass is characterized by a densely cross-linked glass network. This material displays higher chemical durability and thermal resistance than conventional glass types such as soda-lime glass. Engineers as well as product designers alike can benefit from superior performance and versatility to help them bring their visions to life.
A glass which offers many options
Borosilicate glass is manufactured using a variety of molding processes. It can be drawn as glass tubing for pharmaceutical packaging and as flat glass, or it can be shaped using the microfloat process. This results in a wide variety of glass shapes and glass thicknesses, all of which feature a very smooth surface. Due to the variety of forming options, this material offers a unique spectrum of geometries for a growing range of applications.
Borosilicate glass excels through the sum of its properties
Due to its composition, borosilicate glass has a number of remarkable technical properties. Thanks to its outstanding chemical durability, this special glass was used early on in chemical laboratories as the preferred material. Compared to soda-lime glass, borosilicate glass exhibits significantly increased scratch and abrasion resistance. The high thermal resistance allows this material to withstand extreme and fluctuating temperatures. At the same time, its high transmission and optical clarity provide excellent visual quality.
