Make Glass From Scratch : 5 Steps Instructables
***WARNING: silica powder is extremely harmful when inhaled. Always use proper safety equipment! *** Borosilicate glass is composed of sodium oxide (Na₂O), boron xide (B₂0₃), and silicon dioxide (Si0₂). To get this final composition, we will be mixing sodium carbonate, boric acid, and silicon to make 100 g of glass: