Pyrex

Description

[Corning] A registered trademark for a Borosilicate glass introduced in 1915. Pyrex glass is resistant to heat and chemicals. It also has higher mechanical strength than soda-lime glass.

Synonyms and Related Terms

vidrio pyrex (Esp.); vidro pyrex (Port.); Duran

Physical and Chemical Properties

Melting Point	820 C (softens)
Density	2.23 g/ml
Refractive Index	1.474

Resources and Citations

• Corning Glass: Product information