Question

Among the given options, choose the correct option/s for the glass that is most commonly used to make laboratory glassware.

• A. Soda-lime glass
• B. Borosilicate glass
• C. Soft glass
• D. Flint Glass

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Borosilicate glass

Laboratory glassware can be made from different types of glasses. Borosilicate glass is temperature resistant, transparent and shows an extremely high chemical resistance. These properties make it suitable for manufacturing the laboratory glassware.

Soda-lime glass (soft glass) is much softer glass and is typically used for window panes, mirrors etc. Flint glass, due to its optical properties is used for making lenses and prisms.