Glass Manufacturing Quiz
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What is one of the main advantages of using glass as packaging material?

  • It is biodegradable and environmentally friendly.
  • It can be produced quickly and cheaply.
  • It is lightweight and easily disposable.
  • It is chemically inert and does not react with contents. (correct)
  • Which property of glass allows visibility of the contents within?

  • Chemically inert
  • Transparent (correct)
  • Non-permeable
  • Mouldable
  • Which of the following describes the non-permeable nature of glass?

  • It prevents gases, odors, vapors, and liquids from penetrating. (correct)
  • It allows gases and liquids to pass through.
  • It can absorb moisture from the environment.
  • It requires a special coating to block contaminants.
  • Which of these materials is NOT a raw material used to make glass?

    <p>Bentonite Clay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic of glass allows it to be shaped into various containers?

    <p>Mouldable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of chromium, cobalt, and iron in glass manufacturing?

    <p>To add color to the glass</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of glass is primarily used for injectables and transfusions?

    <p>Type I (Borosilicate)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what temperature does the glass melting furnace typically operate during melting?

    <p>2700°F (1560°C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main advantage of the unlimited supply of materials for glass production?

    <p>Lower manufacturing costs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which step in the glass manufacturing process serves to eliminate bubbles from the molten glass?

    <p>Refining</p> Signup and view all the answers

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