100 years of scientific breakthroughs….
Corning's invention of PYREX set a global standard for laboratory glassware that continues to be the scientists' choice a century later. Known for its low coefficient of expansion and resistance to heat and cold, PYREX replaced soda lime glassware in most laboratory applications because of its thermal resistance and chemical inertness. In it's 100 year history PYREX has played an important role in many scientific breakthroughs and advancements in medicine.
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Accident in a Petri Dish
Accident in a Petri Dish
PYREX vessels were used to manufacture penicillin during World War II, increasing production ofthe antibiotic 1000-fold.
PYREX vessels were used to manufacture penicillin during World War II, increasing production ofthe antibiotic 1000-fold.
Polio Vaccine
Polio Vaccine
PYREX vessels were used by Dr. Jonas Salk to help develop and produce his famous polio vaccine in the 1950's.
PYREX vessels were used by Dr. Jonas Salk to help develop and produce his famous polio vaccine in the 1950's.
Time Magazine
Time Magazine
Charles Lindbergh (Aviator, Cell and Organ Culturist) helped develop a PYREX glass pulsating perfusion pump, which was featured on the cover of Time magazine in 1935.
Charles Lindbergh (Aviator, Cell and Organ Culturist) helped develop a PYREX glass pulsating perfusion pump, which was featured on the cover of Time magazine in 1935.
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The Glass Age
Find out about how Corning continues to be the world's leading glass innovator by visiting our "The Glass Age" website.
