Complete Physical & Chemical Property Parameter Comparison Chart of Industrial Fused Quartz Glass
Complete Physical & Chemical Property Parameter Comparison Chart of Industrial Fused Quartz Glass
This parameter sheet complies with GB/T 903-2019 national standard and ASTM C799 international standard. It covers synthetic fused quartz JGS1, electric fused natural quartz JGS2, flame fused quartz JGS3 and opaque milky quartz, providing reliable data for engineers, procurement technicians and equipment manufacturers to select proper quartz materials.
1. Basic Composition & Purity Parameters
Parameter
Synthetic Fused Quartz (JGS1 UV Grade)
Natural Electric Fused Quartz (JGS2 IR Grade)
Flame Fused Quartz (JGS3 Far IR Grade)
Opaque Milky Quartz (Industrial Heating Grade)
Remarks
Main Component
SiO₂ ≥ 99.999%
SiO₂ ≥ 99.99%
SiO₂ ≥ 99.995%
SiO₂ ≥ 99.9%
Synthetic quartz delivers the highest purity with minimum metal impurities
Purity Grade
6N
4N
5N
3N
N stands for the number of "9" in purity value; 6N = 99.9999%
Total Impurity Content
≤10ppm
≤100ppm
≤50ppm
≤1000ppm
Metal impurities directly affect high-temperature resistance and devitrification resistance
Production Process
Vapor Phase Synthesis
Arc Melting
Hydrogen-Oxygen Flame Fusion
Melting Foaming
Manufacturing process determines core performance and production cost
2. Fundamental Physical Properties
Parameter
Unit
JGS1 Synthetic Quartz
JGS2 Electric Fused Quartz
JGS3 Flame Fused Quartz
Opaque Milky Quartz
Remarks
Density
g/cm³
2.201
2.203
2.202
2.0–2.1
Opaque quartz has lower density due to internal foaming structure
Mohs Hardness
/
7
7
7
6.5
Harder than ordinary soda-lime glass with outstanding wear resistance
Elastic Modulus
GPa
72
73
72.5
68
Determines deformation resistance under external force
Poisson’s Ratio
/
0.17
0.17
0.17
0.16
Lateral deformation coefficient under axial load
Tensile Strength
MPa
48
50
49
40
Ultimate tensile breaking strength
Compressive Strength
MPa
1100
1150
1120
900
Compressive capacity far exceeds regular glass
Melting Point
℃
1713
1713
1713
1710
Fused quartz is amorphous without fixed melting point; softening point at 1667℃
3. Thermal Properties (Core Index for High-Temperature Industrial Application)
Parameter
Unit
JGS1
JGS2
JGS3
Opaque Milky Quartz
Remarks
Max Continuous Operating Temp
℃
1100
1200
1250
1100
Long-term service temperature; over-limit accelerates devitrification
Short-Term Peak Tolerance Temp
℃
1300
1400
1450
1300
Instant temperature bearing limit, not for continuous use
JGS1 deep UV grade for ozone-free UV lamp applications
Max UV Transmittance (254nm, 10mm sample)
%
93
85
70
0
Key index for UV curing & disinfection equipment
Visible Light Transmission Band
nm
400–700
400–700
400–700
Semi-opaque / Opaque
Clear quartz visible transmittance ≥90%
Infrared Transmission Band
nm
700–2500
700–3500
700–4500
Full IR radiation
JGS3 features the best far-infrared transmittance
Max IR Transmittance (2000nm, 10mm sample)
%
92
93
94
0
Core data for infrared optical windows
Infrared Emissivity
%
10
15
20
60–70
Opaque quartz owns top infrared radiation efficiency for heating tubes
Refractive Index (589nm)
/
1.4585
1.4587
1.4586
—
Basic parameter for optical lens design
Abbe Number
/
67.8
67.5
67.6
—
Dispersion coefficient for precision optical components
5. Chemical Resistance Properties (For Corrosive Working Conditions)
Test Item
Test Condition
JGS1
JGS2
JGS3
Opaque Milky Quartz
Remarks
Water Resistance
100℃ deionized water, 24h
0.001mg/cm²
0.001mg/cm²
0.001mg/cm²
0.002mg/cm²
Barely reacts with water, excellent water stability
Acid Resistance
98% H₂SO₄, 100℃, 24h
0.002mg/cm²
0.002mg/cm²
0.002mg/cm²
0.003mg/cm²
Resists most acids except HF and hot concentrated phosphoric acid
HF Resistance
40% HF, 25℃, 24h
Dissolved
Dissolved
Dissolved
Dissolved
Hydrofluoric acid severely etches quartz; direct contact forbidden
Alkali Resistance
10% NaOH, 100℃, 24h
0.12mg/cm²
0.15mg/cm²
0.13mg/cm²
0.2mg/cm²
Avoid long-term service under high-temperature strong alkali
Organic Solvent Compatibility
Acetone, Ethanol & Others
Fully Resistant
Fully Resistant
Fully Resistant
Fully Resistant
No chemical reaction with common organic solvents
Anti-Devitrification Performance
1200℃, 100h aging
No Devitrification
Slight Devitrification
Minimal Devitrification
Slight Devitrification
Synthetic JGS1 delivers the strongest anti-devitrification capacity
6. Machining & Electrical Properties
Parameter
Unit
JGS1
JGS2
JGS3
Opaque Milky Quartz
Remarks
Machinability
/
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Good
Supports CNC machining, drilling, polishing and fusion welding
Minimum Machinable Hole Diameter
mm
0.1
0.2
0.15
0.5
Suitable for micro capillaries and precision tiny holes
Standard Machining Tolerance
mm
±0.02
±0.03
±0.025
±0.05
Ultra-precision processing reaches ±0.01mm
Surface Roughness (Optical Polished)
nm
Ra 0.5
Ra 1
Ra 0.8
—
Premium optical polishing achieves Ra 0.2nm
Dielectric Constant (1MHz, 25℃)
/
3.75
3.78
3.76
3.5
Stable insulation performance under high temperature
Dielectric Loss (1MHz, 25℃)
×10⁻⁴
0.5
0.8
0.6
1.2
Ultra-low dielectric loss for high-frequency electronic equipment
Breakdown Voltage
kV/mm
40
35
38
25
Maintains strong insulation strength at elevated temperatures
Material Selection Guide for Industrial Scenarios
Semiconductor & Deep UV Optical Equipment Choose JGS1 synthetic fused quartz. Its 6N ultra-high purity, low metal impurity and superior deep UV transmittance fit wafer manufacturing and UV lithography systems perfectly.
PV Sintering Furnace & Infrared Heating Equipment JGS2 electric fused quartz or opaque milky quartz are recommended. High infrared emissivity, stable high-temperature performance and balanced cost make them ideal for heating tubes and furnace accessories.
Far-Infrared Spectroscopy & High-Temp Observation Windows JGS3 flame fused quartz delivers the best far-infrared transmission and stronger devitrification resistance than electric fused quartz, matching far IR analytical instruments.
High-Temperature Corrosive Chemical Reactors High-purity synthetic quartz is preferred. Superior acid & alkali resistance prevents impurity precipitation and medium contamination under harsh corrosive conditions.
Precision Custom Special-Shaped Components Synthetic JGS1 and flame fused JGS3 feature lower internal stress and tighter dimensional tolerance control, effectively avoiding cracking after complex machining.