Semiconductors are increasingly in more and more products. This means understanding how they work is vital. As reported by How Stuff Works in their article “How Semiconductors Work,” semiconductors are in virtually every product that is computerized in some way. Semiconductors have had a monumental…

Technical Glass Products (TGP) brings decades of precision engineering to fused quartz fabrication, manufacturing both custom and stock components for industries ranging from semiconductors to laboratory research. Here’s a deeper look into their offerings and what sets them apart. Custom Fabrication & Standard Offerings TGP…

According to Conduct Science in their article “How to Clean and Handle the Different Types of Lab Glassware,” handling the different types of labware can be daunting, but learning how to take care of each can make it easier.   “Since glass is inert, chemically…

Why Fused Quartz? Fused quartz—an ultra‑pure, amorphous form of silicon dioxide—delivers unmatched performance in laboratory environments due to its: Extreme thermal stability and shock resistance – Withstands rapid temperature changes and high heat without fracturing Chemical inertness – Resists corrosion from aggressive acids, bases, and…

According to Semiconductor Digest in their article “SEMI Forecasts 69% Growth in Advanced Chipmaking Capacity Through 2028 Due to AI,” the global semiconductor manufacturing industry is set to see over 50 percent growth by 2028 in part because of the expansion of artificial intelligence (AI)….

At Technical Glass Products, we specialize in providing high-quality fused quartz glass that meets the rigorous demands of various industries. Fused quartz, known for its exceptional properties, is an indispensable material in many high-tech and industrial applications. What is Fused Quartz? Fused quartz is a…

Fused quartz, a high-purity form of silicon dioxide (SiO₂), is renowned for its exceptional thermal stability, chemical inertness, and optical clarity. These properties make it indispensable across various industries. Let’s explore how fused quartz is utilized in semiconductors, academia, laboratories, ultraviolet (UV) applications, and the…

Origins in Antiquity: The First Spark Long before the term “fused quartz” entered the scientific lexicon, ancient artisans in Mesopotamia and Egypt were pioneering early glassmaking techniques. Around 2000 BCE, these early innovators discovered that heating silica-rich materials could produce glass. This rudimentary glass was…

Fused quartz glass, also known as fused silica, is a unique material composed of high-purity silicon dioxide (SiO₂). Unlike standard glass, which contains various additives, fused quartz is notable for its exceptional purity and amorphous (non-crystalline) structure. This composition imparts remarkable thermal, optical, and chemical…

According to AZO Mining in their article “Using Quartz in Photovoltaics,” quartz has several specific properties that make it the ideal material for photovoltaics.  “The stability, transmissivity to light and heat-resistant qualities of quartz have made it indispensable to the creation of semiconductors, and by…