Engineered from synthetic SiO₂ (JGS1) and natural high-purity crystalline quartz (JGS2/JGS3) with thermal tolerance up to 1300 °C, precision ground and laser machined to micron tolerances.
A deep engineering overview for optical engineers and process architects designing reactors, light guides, and high-temperature diagnostic probes in the Rhine-Knee tri-border research belt.
| Physical & Thermal Property | Fused Quartz (JGS2/JGS3) | Synthetic Silica (JGS1) |
|---|---|---|
| Purity (SiO₂ Weight %) | ≥ 99.99% | ≥ 99.9999% |
| Density | 2.20 g/cm³ | 2.201 g/cm³ |
| Softening Point | ~1683 °C | ~1730 °C |
| Continuous Service Temp | 1100 °C | 1150 °C |
| Max Peak Temp (<10 min) | 1300 °C | 1350 °C |
| Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20-300°C) | 5.5 × 10⁻⁷ /°C | 5.2 × 10⁻⁷ /°C |
| Transmission Range (T ≥ 80%) | 220 nm – 2500 nm | 185 nm – 2500 nm (Deep UV) |
| Refractive Index (nd at 589.3 nm) | 1.4585 | 1.4584 |
| Hydroxyl (OH⁻) Content | < 30 ppm (JGS3 < 5 ppm) | < 1200 ppm |
Solid fused quartz rods serve primarily as wave-guiding cores or rigid structural elements in UV photochemistry. Choosing between synthetic silicas (JGS1) and natural fused quartz (JGS2) determines whether solarization and absorption occur below 220 nm in analytical sensors.
With an extremely low CTE of 5.5 × 10⁻⁷ /°C, a fused quartz rod can be cycled from 1100 °C and submerged into room-temperature water without microscopic stress fracture, a mandatory safety factor for thermal process pilot plants in Basel-Landschaft.
Using diamond turning, laser grooving, and CNC core drilling, quartz rods are finished with outer diameter tolerances within ±0.02 mm, surface roughness Ra < 0.2 nm (super-polished), and ground end-faces perpendicular to within 15 arcminutes.
An authoritative breakdown evaluating fabrication capacity, chemical trace purity, customized grinding capabilities, and logistics lead-times for Basel’s biomedical and chemical processing hubs.
Global source factory based in Donghai with direct logistics distribution serving Swiss research institutes. Specializes in custom drawing fabrication, precision laser core drilling, ground optical rods, and high-purity SiO₂ components with zero minimum lot constraints.
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Industrial procurement group supplying solid structural quartz rods for heavy metallurgy, non-ferrous foundry level measurements, and high-temperature thermal barrier shields across Northern Switzerland.
From Novartis Campus research lines to continuous chemical plants along the Rhine River, custom fused silica rods provide the inert structural backbone for demanding operational conditions.
Zero leaching of heavy metals or alkali elements. Quartz rods are utilized in active pharmaceutical ingredient reactors as inert structural spacers, level sensing guides, and stirrer shafts.
Deep UV transparency (down to 185 nm with JGS1) enables quartz rods to channel high-intensity UV irradiation into microfluidic photoreactors without photochemical degradation or internal fogging.
Used as push rods, thermocouple protection armatures, and thermal structural supports in vacuum furnace installations, maintaining dimensional integrity under continuous 1100 °C exposure.
Serving cleanroom wafer fabrication lines as support racks, transfer pins, and optical reference rods that resist corrosive acid etching solutions (HF excluded) and vapor contaminants.
Combining the mineral resource advantages of Donghai—the world’s quartz processing capital—with advanced European precision machining standards and direct export logistics.
Send standard engineering files (CAD, STEP, DWG, or PDF). Every dimension, grinding tolerance, and flame polish spec is checked for manufacturing feasibility by a senior glass technologist before quoting.
Precision CNC diamond grinding, ultrasonic micro-hole drilling, circular grooving, and clean-edge laser cutting minimize micro-fissures and thermal edge tension, ensuring extended operational lifespans.
High-fragility quartz rods require specialized multi-layer suspension packing. We utilize high-density polyurethane shock-absorbing foam molds and reinforced export crates with full transit insurance directly to Basel.
Practical answers addressing customs clearance into Switzerland, tolerance certifications, optical grade selection, and chemical compliance for industrial and laboratory procurement teams.
Share your required dimensions, purity grade (JGS1/JGS2/JGS3), and tolerance parameters. Our engineering department will evaluate manufacturability and furnish a direct quotation within 2 hours.