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What material is added to alumina to improve abrasion resistance?
What material is added to alumina to improve abrasion resistance?
Which material is nearly as hard as diamond but vastly less expensive?
Which material is nearly as hard as diamond but vastly less expensive?
In which form is Tungsten Carbide (WC) most commonly used?
In which form is Tungsten Carbide (WC) most commonly used?
What is the main application of Born Carbide (B4C)?
What is the main application of Born Carbide (B4C)?
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What is a key characteristic of Silica glass mentioned in the text?
What is a key characteristic of Silica glass mentioned in the text?
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Which type of glass involves the process of crystallization to a certain extent?
Which type of glass involves the process of crystallization to a certain extent?
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What are some typical uses of glass ceramics as mentioned in the text?
What are some typical uses of glass ceramics as mentioned in the text?
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Which glass type is commonly sold under the brand name 'Pyrex'?
Which glass type is commonly sold under the brand name 'Pyrex'?
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Which type of glass is also known as Pyrex?
Which type of glass is also known as Pyrex?
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What is the main composition of soda lime glass?
What is the main composition of soda lime glass?
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What is the commonest use of soda lime glass?
What is the commonest use of soda lime glass?
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Which type of glass has high resistance to thermal shock?
Which type of glass has high resistance to thermal shock?
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