SAFE
USE OF GLASSWARE
When heated with proper care Laboratory Glasswares will give
long and satisfactory service. The
following notes assist users in obtaining the maximum life and
performance from their Laboratory
Glassware.
HEATING
AND COOLING
Glass may suffer damage in three ways :
* It may break under thermal stress in the 'steady state'.
* It may break under sudden heating or cooling.
* Glass if heated beyond certain temperature, may acquire a
permanent stress on cooling which could
cause subsequent failure.
The following...