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cuarzo
A name for fused silica or melted sand from which many high-temperature containers are fashioned in the lighting industry. Quartz looks like glass but can withstand the high temperatures needed to contain high intensity arc discharges.
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- Industry/Domain: Lights & lighting
- Category: Lighting products
- Company: GE
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