Scientific Glass Blowing Lab
The Scientific Glass Blowing Lab is fully equipped to provide the services expected from a precision glass shop and much more. In addition to consulting/designing and fabricating scientific apparatus such as reaction vessels and Schlenk lines, the shop has capacities to cast 3D forms, evacuate/back fill glass vessels, and apply protective coatings to glassware. The shop also offers student instruction and artistic pieces for awards/gifts for special occasions.
The lab has walk in consultation and drop-off/pick-up 1:30-2:30 pm, Monday through Friday.
Services
- Consultation and design
- Borosilicate and quartz capabilities
- On-site fabrication, modification, and repair
- Glass/ceramic cutting, grinding, and polishing
- Evacuation and backfill
- Surface coating (silvering & plastic)
- Optical windows
- Glass casting of solid, large items
- Scientific glassblowing courses
- Artistic glass working
Glass Blower
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Location
Wetherill Laboratory of Chemistry - Room 427
Using Facility
Campus users are welcomed to stop in to discuss the work needed. All work will require an on-line request to be submitted via the iLab Solutions web-based glass lab request system.
Rates
- Purdue Chemistry Department: $65/hr plus materials
- Purdue West Lafayette Campus: $105/hr plus materials
- Other Non-Profit: $164/hr plus materials
- Other For-Profit: $195/hr plus materials
