Mineral glass and glassware

Mineral glass is a quartz sand of natural origin in a molten form, which includes various additives. It has inherent properties such as resistance to radiation and strength, abrasion resistance, as well as excellent optical quality. In addition, it is a kind of barrier for ultraviolet radiation. Due to these characteristics, mineral glass is frequently used in watches, glasses, on telephones, etc.

Of all the materials that are used in the production of the described products, it is much easier It can be processed due to its strength. However, it must be taken into account that the mineral glass is sensitive to all sorts of scratches, which can appear even from frequent contact with clothing made from tough fabric. This material is easy to polish, but in some situations it is easier to replace it completely than to try to restore the old look. If we are talking about the optical industry, it is worth saying that due to its properties, not only the frame, but also the lens itself helps to ensure the strength of the glasses.

Virtually 90 percent of the watch dials are protected from this material. It is believed that through it is more convenient to distinguish the readings on the designer's watch, when the color of the shooter merges with the hue of the body itself. Apparently, it is due to the widespread use of mineral glass in the people called "ordinary". Its popularity is due to the fact that it can withstand sufficient loads, remaining intact or, in extreme cases, a crack appears in the product. The modern technologies used make it possible to make it more stable even to mechanical damages. Another of the materials that is used in the manufacture of watches is sapphire crystal. It is much more expensive than the described and more resistant to scratches. However, it is practically impossible to distinguish visually these two species, So be especially careful when picking up your watch.

The large reserves of raw materials, the ease of processing it, led to the fact that the cost of this product is very small, so it is produced in large quantities, and on order, you can make a product of any size.

However, it should be borne in mind that mineral glass is not used in the manufacture of glasses for drivers and children. This is due to the fact that with a strong impact it can break into small pieces and damage, for example, the lens of the eye. There were cases when, when the airbag was switched on, the glasses broke into shivers, damaging the face. For the same reason, products made of mineral glass should not be bought by people who prefer active rest. In addition, mineral glass has a large enough weight, which can lead to unpleasant sensations when using lenses from it. With the introduction of metal salts in the process of their production it is possible to achieve the desired shade. So, nickel salts color the glass in purple, cobalt in blue, selenium and copper in red. Combinations of various additives make it possible to obtain lenses not only of different colors, but also with different degrees of light transmission, due to which the UV component of the radiation is cut off.