cuarzo

cuarzo

A name for fused silica or melted sand from which many high-temperature containers are fashioned in the lighting industry. Quartz looks like glass but can withstand the high temperatures needed to contain high intensity arc discharges.

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Industry/Domain: Lights & lighting
Category: Lighting products
Company: GE
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