In the fields of scientific research, industrial production and high-tech applications, quartz glass has become one of the indispensable materials due to its excellent physical and chemical properties. As a high-quality silica (SiO2) glass, quartz glass not only has extremely high light transmittance and chemical stability, but also can withstand extreme temperature changes. These characteristics make it an ideal choice for manufacturing a variety of precision instruments.

The basic characteristics of quartz glass

Quartz glass, also known as fused silica or synthetic quartz, is an amorphous form of silica. Its main properties include:

- High light transmittance: Quartz glass exhibits extremely high light transmittance in both the ultraviolet and infrared wavelengths, making it suitable for applications in fields such as optical measurement and laser technology.

- High temperature resistance: able to withstand high temperatures up to 1200 ° C and above without softening or deformation.

- Chemical stability: with the exception of hydrofluoric acid, it hardly reacts with any chemical substances, making it particularly suitable for applications in corrosive environments.

-Low coefficient of thermal expansion: even under extreme temperature conditions, its volume change is very small, ensuring dimensional stability.

Customized processing of quartz glass instruments

With the development of precision machining technology and materials science, the custom machining of quartz glass instruments has become a reality. This customized service can provide highly personalized solutions according to the specific needs of customers.

1. Shape and size customization:

Tubular and rod shapes: can be used to make optical fibers, lamps, heating elements, etc.

Sheet and plate: suitable for optical windows, filters, lenses, etc.

- Complex geometries: Complex geometries can be designed through technologies such as numerical control machining (CNC), laser cutting and 3D printing.

2. Surface treatment:

- Polishing: Through mechanical polishing or chemical polishing, the surface of quartz glass can achieve a mirror effect, improving light transmittance and appearance quality.

Coating: Plating various functional coatings on the surface of quartz glass, such as anti-reflection coatings, anti-reflection coatings, conductive coatings, etc., to meet specific optical or electrical performance requirements.

3. Hole and channel processing:

Drilling: Holes with diameters from a few micrometers to tens of millimeters can be machined for mounting other components or circulating liquids.

Channel: Through precision machining technology, complex channel structures are machined on or inside the surface of quartz glass for use in microfluidic systems or chemical reactors.

4. Welding and bonding:

Welding: Using high-temperature welding technology, two or more pieces of quartz glass are joined together to form a single structure.

Bonding: By using special glues or high-temperature adhesives, quartz glass is firmly bonded to other materials (e.g. metals, ceramics).

Application cases of custom processing

1. Semiconductor manufacturing:

Wafer carriers: Wafer carriers made of quartz glass require high purity and flatness to ensure accuracy and reliability in the semiconductor manufacturing process.

Reaction Chambers: Reaction Chambers used in processes such as chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and plasma etching require excellent high temperature resistance and chemical stability.

2. Optical fiber communication:

Fiber optic preforms: Through custom machining, fiber optic preforms with specific geometries and optical properties can be produced for the manufacture of high-performance optical fibers.

Fiber optic connectors: Fiber optic connectors made of quartz glass require high precision and low loss to ensure the stability and reliability of signal transmission.

3. Medical equipment:

Endoscopic lenses: Endoscopic lenses made of quartz glass need to have high light transmittance and high resolution to ensure image clarity and diagnostic accuracy.

Laser surgical tools: Quartz glass can be used to fabricate the optical components of laser surgical tools, ensuring the efficient transmission and focusing of laser energy.

4. Scientific research experiments:

Reactor: Reactors made of quartz glass can be used for chemical reactions under high temperature and pressure conditions, and their transparency makes it easy to observe the reaction process.

Optical measuring instruments: Optical measuring instruments made of quartz glass require high accuracy and stability to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurement results.

Custom processing of quartz glass instruments is not only feasible, but also plays an important role in multiple fields. With the support of advanced processing technology and material science, manufacturers can provide highly personalized solutions to meet the diverse needs of different industries. For enterprises and research institutions that pursue high quality and high performance, choosing professional quartz glass custom processing services will be an important way to achieve their goals.

Luverre Quartz manufactures and sells a wide range of high quality quartz glass, including quartz tubes, quartz plates, quartz rods, quartz windows, quartz crucibles, quartz boats, quartz flanges, quartz beakers, quartz glass instruments, and more. We can meet all kinds of customized requirements for quartz glass products.