Types of Glass and Their Properties

Front

Which type of glass is most commonly used in the manufacture of windows and bottles?

Back

Soda-lime glass

Front

Which glass would be least suitable for use in an oven due to thermal expansion issues?

Back

Lead glass

Front

What is the primary use of lead glass in engineering applications?

Back

Optical components and radiation shielding

Front

Which glass has the lowest thermal expansion coefficient and is therefore most suitable for sudden temperature changes?

Back

Borosilicate glass

Front

Which glass is used in products marketed as "crystal" due to its brilliance and sparkle?

Back

Lead glass

Front

What is the main disadvantage of soda-lime glass in high-heat applications?

Back

High thermal expansion

Front

Which of the following glasses is best suited for cookware that must go from freezer to oven?

Back

Borosilicate glass

Front

Which glass has the highest proportion of silica by weight among the three types listed in the syllabus?

Back

Soda-lime glass

Front

What additive is used in soda-lime glass to reduce its melting point?

Back

Sodium carbonate

Front

What distinguishes Pyrex glass from standard soda-lime glass?

Back

Greater resistance to thermal shock