Sodium Borosilicate Glass

Na₂O·B₂O₃·SiO₂

IUPAC: Borosilicate glass

CAS: 65997-17-3

Visão geral

Borosilicate glass (Pyrex) has excellent thermal shock resistance and chemical durability. It is used in laboratory glassware, cookware, and telescope mirrors.

Composição

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Massa atômica
Boron B 2 10,8100
Oxygen O 7 15,9990
Sodium Na 2 22,9900
Silicon Si 1 28,0850

Composição elemental

B
21,6%
O
112,0%
Na
46,0%
Si
28,1%

Usos

  • Laboratory glassware (Pyrex)
  • Cookware
  • Telescope mirrors
  • Pharmaceutical vials

Curiosidades

  • Pyrex was invented in 1915 after a Corning scientist's wife complained about a casserole dish cracking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sodium Borosilicate Glass?
Sodium Borosilicate Glass (Na₂O·B₂O₃·SiO₂) is a inorganic compound with the IUPAC name Borosilicate glass.
What is the molecular weight of Sodium Borosilicate Glass?
Sodium Borosilicate Glass has a molar mass of 100.0 g/mol.
What state is Sodium Borosilicate Glass at room temperature?
Sodium Borosilicate Glass is a solid at room temperature.
Is Sodium Borosilicate Glass organic or inorganic?
Sodium Borosilicate Glass is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Sodium Borosilicate Glass?
Sodium Borosilicate Glass (Na₂O·B₂O₃·SiO₂) is composed of Boron (B), Oxygen (O), Sodium (Na), Silicon (Si).