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A range of DURAN® borosilicate glass tubing

DURAN®

Ever since it was invented by Otto Schott in 1897, DURAN® has set the standard for borosilicate glass tubing. It remains a leading material for laboratories, industry and architecture thanks to its strength, versatility, resistance and vast range of dimensions for a variety of worldwide applications.

DURAN® is a registered trademark of DWK Life Sciences GmbH.

A selection of DURAN® borosilicate glass tubes

A true all-rounder

DURAN® glass tubes, rods and capillaries can be processed in a wide variety of dimensions, with very tight geometric tolerances and high optical quality. Its high geometrical accuracy and outstanding transmission properties offer further advantages, and given its robust mechanical durability and thermal shock resistance, DURAN® remains highly effective in harsh environments.
Two DURAN® borosilicate glass tubes

Applications across the board

While DURAN® has been the go-to glass for laboratory and industrial applications for many years, it can now be found playing an important role in numerous other areas, whether that’s in photobioreactors for the cultivation of algae, or in architecture, art and interior design.

Strong and steady

The chemical composition of DURAN® borosilicate glass provides it with a strong hydrolytic resistance and durability to corrosive substances. A low coefficient of expansion and exceptional resistance to thermal shock also adds to its versatility, while its smooth surface offers impressive scratch resistance.

Explore material properties in detail
    High chemical resistance
    High chemical resistance
    Durability in corrosive environments thanks to high chemical resistance.
    Outstanding transmission properties
    Outstanding transmission properties
    Consistently stable transmission from UV-A into IR range.
    High thermal shock resistance
    High thermal shock resistance
    Stable up to 525°C with high resistance to thermal shock.
    Superior electrical properties
    Superior electrical properties
    Good electrical insulating characteristics with high dielectric strength.
    Find out why you can trust DURAN® glass in the most extreme conditions.

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    We are certified

    DURAN® meets all significant standards for technical glass, such as ISO 3585:1998 and ASTM E438 Type I. SCHOTT Tubing is certified against the applicable Quality Management System standards ISO 9001 and ISO 15378 (GMP for Pharmaceutical Primary Packaging).

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