Match the following classification of glasses with their specific uses: a. Soda lime glass 1. Used in the manufacturing of glass articles which have to withstand high temperatures. b. Potash lime glass 2. Used in the manufacturing of artificial gems, electric bulbs, lenses, Prisms, etc. c. Potash lead glass 3. Used in the manufacturing of glass tubes, laboratory apparatus, plate glass, window panels, etc. d. Common glass 4. Used in the manufacturing of medicine bottles
Match the following classification of glasses with their specific uses: a. Soda lime glass 1. Used in the manufacturing of glass articles which have to withstand high temperatures. b. Potash lime glass 2. Used in the manufacturing of artificial gems, electric bulbs, lenses, Prisms, etc. c. Potash lead glass 3. Used in the manufacturing of glass tubes, laboratory apparatus, plate glass, window panels, etc. d. Common glass 4. Used in the manufacturing of medicine bottles Correct Answer a - 3, b - 1, c - 2, d - 4
Concept:
Different types of glasses, their constituents, and applications are as follows:
|
Type |
Constituents |
Applications |
|
Potash lead glass (Flint glass) |
Fusion of Silica, Potash, and Lead |
Cut glass Electric glasses and lenses Prisms |
|
Soda-lime glass (Soda ash glass/ Window glass) |
Fusion of Silica, Lime, Soda, and Alumina |
Doors Windows |
|
Bottle glass (Common glass) |
Sodium silicate, Calcium silicate, and Iron silicate |
Household bottles Medicine bottles |
|
Potash lime glass (hard glass) |
Silicates of potassium and calcium |
Used in the manufacturing of glass articles that have to withstand high temperatures Also used for Hollow equipment for laboratory |
| Optical glass | Phosphorus, lead silicate | Lenses |
|
Borosilicate bottles (Pyrex glass) |
Fusion of Silica, Borax, Lime, and Feldspar |
Laboratory equipment |
Hence, Option b is the correct match.