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The 20 pages that link to Borosilicate glass, each with the reason it gives.
GlassBroader topic: Its composition makes it suitable for laboratory ware and cookware.
Thermal shockBroader topic: Its low expansion helps glassware survive abrupt temperature changes.
BoronBroader topic: Boron oxide helps make this glass resist rapid temperature changes.
Boric acidBroader topic: Boric acid can supply boron oxide used to make this heat-resistant glass.
BorateBroader topic: Borate-derived boron oxide helps give this glass its heat-resistant properties.