Behind
every successful experiment and process,
there are many factors playing a vital role.
One of such factors is the proper use
of quality equipment and apparatus. There is the end number
of different apparatuses available in different materials; however, the
most common material used to produce
quality apparatus is glass. In the category
of glass also, there are the different sort
of glasses such as
Borosilicate glass, silica, and
Quartz available. Different sorts of glasses have
their own characteristics,
and hence the
benefits and limitations of the different glass apparatus
vary according to material used for
its manufacturing.
The Composition:
The glass apparatus are produced by lab glass manufacturers keeping the constant requirements and usage of the apparatus in mind. Primarily majority of these manufacturers also prefers to produce an apparatus made of Borosilicate glass. In this material, Borosilicate glass is produced from silica oxide as the primary component and secondary components mixed with it. Then a tremendous heat is provided so that the mixture of different chemicals can transform into liquid form. Once it is transformed into liquid form, it is sent for shaping and then cooling process. After liquid glass mixture condensation, the marking and other activities are done and made the item saleable.
The Benefits:
There are many benefits of this glass apparatus. They are particularly helpful to the experiments and processes. The foremost important feature is the quality of the glass, which is made from the finest and strongest material. The glass apparatus are having specific characteristics of bearing huge temperature variation. Hence, these apparatuses can be used in heating and cooling processes without any accessory attached to it and still can achieve best results. Another benefit is the transparency of the apparatus through which one can monitor the chemicals, processes, and experiments and act as per demand of a process without wasting time, which can lead to successful completion of processes or experiments. One more benefit of these apparatuses is the accurate measurement. This is very necessary from the viewpoint of the composition of various chemicals and their mixture for another process. A single error in measurement can spoil the whole process or experiment and so accurate measurement by such apparatuses have great value.
The Utility:
Different apparatuses have different utility, but there are some common uses of majority apparatuses. The jars can be used to hold different chemicals, especially hazardous, such as radioactive chemicals as well acids, etc. In case, one wants to move such apparatuses filled with chemicals in it, these apparatuses can be of great help. They are easier to keep clean and reuse as well as maintain the apparatus with their transparency. Cleaning with ordinary water can also be enough, and hence, utility of these apparatuses increases. Visibility through the apparatus also helps to judge which chemical is in which container.
So considering the various factors, these glass apparatus have created their own value and importance in different sorts of laboratories. They have performed a key role in development of chemistry field also.
