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What is borosilicate glass?

Borosilicate glass is a type of glass with silica and boron trioxide as the main glass-forming constituents. Borosilicate glasses are known for having low coefficients of thermal expansion, making suitable to withstand both hot and cold conditions. It is shockproof but not breakproof.

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