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Soda-lime glass beads

Article no: P7156400

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Glass, one of the most important materials, is a solidified melt of metal oxides and silica. In this experiment students manufacture glass in a simple manner by melting a mixture of calcium carbonate, sodium carbonate and silica sand.

Learning objectives

How to prepare glass out of metal oxides and silica sand

Benefits

Easy teaching and efficient learning by using interactive experimentation PHYWE-Software
Experiment is part of a complete solution set with experiments for all Inorganic Chemistry matched with international curriculum: all topics are covered

Scope of delivery

Watch glass, dia.60 mm	34570-00	3
Laboratory pen, waterproof, black	38711-00	1
Magnesia sticks, 25 pcs, 1 set	CHE-881250592	1
Protecting glasses, clear glass	39316-00	1
Spatula, powder, steel, l=150mm	47560-00	1
Calcium carbonate 500 g	30052-50	1
Sodium carbonate, anhyd. 250 g	30154-25	1
Butane burner with cartridge, 220 g	32180-00	1
Sea sand, purified 1000 g	30220-67	1