Quartz glass

Quartz glass

It is a glass with a very high content of pure silica (SiO2 &#; 99.9%) abstracted eg. with quartzites and rock crystals. It is resistant to water and strong acids (excluding hydrofluoric acid) and low resistance (as compared with other types of glass) to alkali. Quartz glass has a high melting point and a low coefficient of thermal expansion, which makes it resistant to sudden changes in temperature (thermal shock resistance). Transmits ultraviolet and infrared light. The scope and level of transmittance is dependent on the additives used in smelting.

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Depending on the technological process (melt process) are distinguished by:

• natural quartz - thanks to a low content of impurities and trace elements, natural quartz is suitable for operation at high temperature (> °C), and for applications requiring optical transmittance from the ultraviolet to the infrared.
• synthetic quartz - by the use of pyrolysis in the glass melt obtained homogeneous with good transmittance for ultraviolet radiation (as from 170 nm)

An important parameter in choosing the right kind of quartz glass is a transmittance of electromagnetic radiation. Various types of glass permeable to different degrees various ranges of radiation. The figure below shows the distribution of electromagnetic radiation spectrum ranges and subranges in respect of infrared and ultraviolet.

Depending on the application, should be selected quartz glass generate ozone (VUV region) or acting bactericidal (UV-C region). Near and medium infrared (NIR regions, MIR) are used for heating and drying. Quartz glass, depending on the type, well permeable to radiation in the range of UV-C to MIR (from approx. 100 nm to 3 500 nm). Figure transmittance of electromagnetic radiation (light) is illustrated below for each of this type of quartz glass.

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Engineered Quartz surfaces come in a broad spectrum of different color and pattern combinations, some of which emulate natural stones&#; appearance. Hence, it is sometimes referred to as &#;synthetic granite&#; or &#;synthetic marble&#; by some countertop suppliers here in the Philippines. They are available in a wide range of designs, but the most common ones are usually solid colors, monotoned with silver flecks, and marble-like designs.

Thus, whether your kitchen requires warm earth tones or deep red and crisp white surfaces, you will always find them available from your supplier.

Also, the material offers a consistent appearance throughout its entire surface. It achieves a controlled blend of color, pattern, and texture. It has a uniform appearance that is not found in granite tiles or marble slabs. Therefore, you can expect that the sample you will receive will be the same as the one for your project.

Its consistent appearance also allows stone fabricators to repair your quartz countertop quickly, should any damage occur (although unlikely).

However, even with advanced technology, engineered quartz still cannot match the visual detail of natural stones. No matter how hard we try to imitate the swirls and veins of natural rock, we still can not achieve the same depth created by nature. A few, especially purists, find quartz countertops fake and cheap. Moreover, some find them boring because every slab will look the same for every design.

Lastly, the edges of engineered quartz can be custom-fabricated similar to natural stone. Choose from a variety of designs, such as &#;eased,&#; &#;bevel,&#; and &#;bullnose,&#; for your quartz countertop to match your kitchen&#;s interior. Overall, quartz works best in contemporary or modern kitchen styles, thanks to its aesthetic appeal.

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