General Information: |
Glass Balls are used in non-return valves, light-duty corrosion-resistant bearings, flowmeters and as insulators. Also available, 'Black Glass' balls with super precision tolerances in sizes from 1/16" to 1/4" diameter for use in medical and chemical flow- meters. |
Mechanical Properties: |
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Density |
0.097 lbs/cub.in. |
Specific Gravity |
2.7 |
Max. Useful Temperature |
350 Deg.C |
Colour |
Clear Glass (matt finish) |
Size Range: |
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Imperial |
Stock sizes 3/32"" to 3/4" |
Metric |
2mm to 20mm to special order |
Tolerances: |
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Up to 3/8" |
Over 3/8" |
Basic Dia.Tolerance |
±.004" |
±.004" |
Sphericity |
.0003" |
.0006" |
Corrosion Resistance: |
Glass balls have excellent resistance to most chemicals except hydrofluoric acid. They are not suitable for applications involving thermal or mechanical shock. |