There are many types of glass. The more common ones include ordinary glass, tempered glass, quartz glass, etc. So what is the difference between ordinary glass and quartz glass? Next, I will briefly introduce it to you.
1. What is the difference between quartz glass and ordinary glass?
1. Different ingredients
Quartz glass consists of a single component, silicon dioxide. Ordinary glass is composed of a variety of inorganic minerals, such as sodium silicate, silicon dioxide, etc.
2. Different light transmittance
Quartz glass is transparent to ultraviolet light. Ordinary glass cannot transmit ultraviolet rays.

3. Different colors
Quartz glass is generally transparent. Ordinary glass usually has a slightly greenish tint.
4. Different heat resistance
Quartz glass has good high temperature resistance and can be used in an environment of 1100℃. Ordinary glass has poor high temperature resistance and is prone to cracking in high temperature environments.

5. Different hardness
Quartz glass has high hardness, and its hardness is usually around 7 on the Mohs scale. The hardness of ordinary glass is relatively low, generally at 5.5-6 on the Mohs scale.
6. Different wear resistance
Quartz glass is more wear-resistant than ordinary glass.
7. Different application occasions
Quartz glass is usually used in semiconductors, electric light sources, various optical and chemical instruments, medical equipment and other fields. Ordinary glass is generally used in doors, windows, walls, and interior decoration.
8. Different prices
Quartz glass is more expensive than regular glass because it is more expensive to make and its properties are superior.