EQUIPMENT'S AND REAGENTS

Question 1

Type of glass that tolerates heating and sterilization for lengthy periods
- May cloud with strong alkali and is subject to
scratching
- Most common brand: Pyrex; Other: Kimax

Answer 1

Borosilicate
(silica-containing)

Question 2

A type of glass that has higher silica content than Borosilicate; 6x
stronger than borosilicate
- Better able to resist scratching and alkali attack
- Most common brand: Corex

Answer 2

Aluminosilicate
(silica-containing)