June 2025

What is low-dielectric glass (and why does it matter)?

:: Monday, June 16, 2025 :: Posted By Allen Zheng
What is low-dielectric glass (and why does it matter)?
You may never see it, but dielectric glass—produced with boron—helps insulate and protect the modern electronic devices you use every day. Discover where dielectric glass is used and why it matters.

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