Why is it necessary to fire polish sharp edges of newly cut glass tubing?

Question:glass tubing used in laboratory.

Answers:
because it makes it smooth and blunt stopping you from cutting yourself when handling the tube it also slightly strengthens the lip of the tube so it can be held using tongues or forceps.

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fire polishing takes the sharp edges off .

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To keep the crack pipe from cutting your lips?

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