As a high-performance industrial material, quartz glass tube is widely used in many fields such as electric light source, semiconductor, optical communication, military industry and so on because of its excellent physical and chemical properties. However, the question of whether quartz glass tube is fragile needs to be considered from many factors.

Material and characteristics of quartz glass tube

Quartz glass tube is mainly made of silica and has a series of excellent physical and chemical properties. Its softening point temperature is about 1730 ° C. It can be used for a long time at 1100 ° C. The maximum use temperature for a short time can reach 1450 ° C. In addition, quartz glass hardly reacts chemically with other acids. Its acid resistance is 30 times that of ceramics and 150 times that of stainless steel. Its chemical stability at high temperatures is unmatched by other engineering materials. Quartz glass has a very small coefficient of thermal expansion and can withstand severe temperature changes. It will not burst even if it cools rapidly at high temperatures.

At the same time, quartz glass has good light transmission performance in the entire spectral band from ultraviolet to infrared, with a visible light transmittance of over 95%.

Fragility Analysis of Quartz Glass Tubes

Although quartz glass tubes are extremely hard and thermally stable, they can still break under certain circumstances.

The following are some of the main factors that contribute to the fragility of quartz glass tubes:

Harsh environments: Exposed to high temperatures, strong magnetism, and strong radiation for a long time, or affected by external forces such as vibration and vibration, the structure of the quartz glass tube may change, causing its strength to decrease, thus increasing the risk of fragmentation.

Improper use: Quartz glass tubes are valuable glass materials and need to be handled with care to avoid breaking due to touch or improper operation. At the same time, all kinds of quartz glass tubes have a maximum operating temperature. Exceeding this temperature may cause quartz glass to crystallize or soften and deform, and then break.

Material defects: Macroscopic defects such as bubbles, foreign debris, uneven melting, or residual stress in quartz glass products can seriously affect their strength and make them more susceptible to cracking.

How to reduce the risk of cracking quartz glass tubes

In order to reduce the risk of fragmentation of quartz glass tubes, the following measures can be taken:

Choose high-quality products: When purchasing quartz glass tubes, choose a reputable manufacturer to ensure product quality, such as Luverre Quartz. High-quality products usually have fewer defects and higher strength.

Avoid harsh environments: When using quartz glass tubes, try to avoid exposure to high temperatures, strong magnetism, and strong radiation for a long time. At the same time, avoid external forces such as vibration and vibration.

Correct operation: When handling and installing quartz glass tubes, handle them with care to avoid collision and friction. At the same time, operate in strict accordance with the product instructions to avoid breakage due to improper use.

Periodic inspection: Regular inspection of quartz glass tubes to detect and address potential defects and problems in a timely manner to reduce the risk of fragmentation.

Although quartz glass tubes have extremely high hardness and thermal stability, they may still break under certain circumstances. Therefore, when using quartz glass tubes, special attention needs to be paid to their use environment and operation methods to minimize the risk of cracking. At the same time, choosing high-quality products and regular inspections are also important measures to ensure the safe use of quartz glass tubes.

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Luverre Quartz can manufacture customized quartz tubes in various shapes, such as spiral, square, round, with processing including cutting, bending, welding, etc., and available in different colors, such as transparent quartz tubes, opaque quartz tubes, milky white quartz tubes, red quartz tubes, and so on.