JIPMER Jipmer Medical Solved Paper-2002

  • question_answer
    The principal constituent of pyrex glass is:

    A)  Cl          

    B)                         Pb                         

    C)  B       

    D)         Zn

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

                    Pyrex glass is a borosilicate glass. Its composition is \[Si{{O}_{2}}=80%,\] \[{{B}_{2}}{{O}_{3}}=12%,\]\[N{{a}_{2}}O=4%,\] \[A{{l}_{2}}{{O}_{3}}=3%\]. It is an excellent resistant to heat, acids and other laboratory reagents. Hence, it is mainly used in making laboratory apparatus (beaker, flasks) etc.


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