Glass Blowing -- Try It, You'll Like It.

Dilavore, Philip

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Publication Date: 1982-Oct

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Glass Blowing -- Try It, You'll Like It.

Dilavore, Philip

Physics Teacher, v20 n7 p443-49 Oct 1982

Discusses the basics of scientific glassblowing, including equipment needed, lighting a hand torch (which uses a gas and oxygen mixture), and cutting tubing. Also discusses preparation of butt joints, tee joints, and bends. Photographs illustrating various techniques are provided. (JN)

Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, High Schools, Higher Education, Laboratory Procedures, Physical Sciences, Physics, Science Education, Science Equipment, Secondary School Science

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Language: English

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