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Pyrex or borosil glass is used for making laboratory apparatus whereas crown glass in used in the manufacture of optical instruments. Give reason.

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Pyrex or Borosil glass consists of borax which reduces the expandability of glass and provides heat resistance, whereas presence of red lead in crown glass increases the density of glass to a great extent making it useful for optical instruments.
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