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For manufacturing of glass, which among the following is used as a source of silica?

  • A
    Fine clay soil
  • B
    Wood powder
  • C
    Coconut shell
  • Correct answer
    D
    Sand

Solution

Glass is made from natural and abundant raw materials (sand, soda ash and limestone) that are melted at very high temperature to form a new material: glass. At high temperature glass is structurally similar to liquids, however at ambient temperature it behaves like solids. The source of silica during the process is generally sand.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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