APPLICATIONS

Chemical

Glass is particularly useful in chemical applications as it is inert, impervious, transparent and can be formed into accurate and intricate shapes. Both glass and ceramics are used in chemical processing equipment.

Examples include:

Glass microfluidics

These devices, capable of handling minute quantities of liquid, are used in the pharmaceutical industry and medical research

Semiconductor processing

Both quartz and ceramic components are used in the semiconductor processing industry

Ball valves

Alumina ball valves are used in handling corrosive liquids

Chemical processing

Borosilicate glassware is widely used for chemical research and processing equipment

The glassware can be calibrated if required