UNIVERSITY of DELAWARE
	DEPARTMENT of CHEMISTRY and BIOCHEMISTRY

The “Glass Shop” fabricates, modifies and repairs scientific apparatus / instruments. Shop services are made available to all departments on campus, however Chemistry and Biochemistry projects take precedence. Consultation is also available on design, function and safety. A technical and material library is maintained to assist in locating needed information, products and parts. Feel free to email any glass or related questions, but please allow a few days for a proper response. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm. Always read "Latest News" for current shop information or notice of scheduled closings.

For more information or appointment contact: Doug Nixon- Glass Technologist Scientific Glassblowing Shop University of Delaware 011 Brown Laboratory Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Newark, Delaware 19716 302-831-2463 dnixon@udel.edu	Submitting A Work Request	Glass - A hard, brittle and non-crystalline material typically formed from the rapid cooling of liquefied minerals. Most glass recipies start from a molten mixture of soda ash, sand, and lime. Other elements may be added to form multi-purpose or specialized glass types. "Member of"
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