Glass is a very versatile and popular material used in many applications across living and working spaces - such as doors, windows, balustrades, cladding for cabinets and drawers, shelves, staircases, and more.
One of the most innovative and sought-after types of glass is toughened or tempered glass. Toughened glass has a unique process that involves heating and cooling the glass in a controlled environment to increase its strength and durability.
In this blogpost, we shall discuss various applications or uses of toughened glass.
Toughened glass is a type of safety glass that is heat-treated to make it stronger and more durable. The process involves heating the glass to a high temperature and then rapidly cooling it, which creates tension on the surface and compression in the core. This process increases its strength and ability to withstand impact.
Toughened glass is widely used in the building and construction industry due to its strength, durability, and safety features. Toughened glass is commonly used in doors, facades, staircases, balustrades, and partitions. The use of toughened glass in building and construction ensures the safety of occupants, as it does not break easily and if it does, definitely not into sharp pieces like regular glass.
Toughened glass is widely used in the automotive industry in the manufacturing of various vehicles. Its uses can be found in car windows, windshields, and rearview mirrors. Safety glass provides additional safety features, as it is more resistant to impact and shattering.
The use of toughened glass is popular in furniture and decor applications, especially in glass tables, shelves, and cabinets. The use of tempered glass in furniture provides additional durability and safety, as it is less prone to breaking. The glass is also easy to clean and maintain.
Toughened glass is used in the solar energy industry, particularly in the manufacturing of solar panels. The use of toughened glass in solar panels provides added durability, as it is resistant to impact, harsh weather conditions, and extreme temperatures.
Toughened glass offers many benefits in terms of strength, durability, and safety. It does not break easily but in the rare event of breakage, it breaks into small, blunt pieces, making it safer for users. As compared to other glass types, toughened glass is more resistant to impact and harsh weather conditions, and therefore perfectly suited for various applications. From interior to exterior spaces, toughened glass is the ideal solution for a material that is strong, lasting, functional and aesthetic at the same time.
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How strong is 12 mm toughened glass?
A 12 mm toughened glass can take upto 160 n/sqmt. of impact than that of an annealed glass which can take upto 40 n/sqmtr for a glass of same size. Toughened glass can also withstand high temperature upto 250°C.
Is toughened glass expensive?
When a normal glass undergoes a tempering process, the glass is heated at 750C to attain higher impact and temperature resistance. This tempering process will attract about 30 to 40 percent higher cost.
Does toughened glass scratch easily?
Toughened glass makes annealed glass stronger. But when it is scratched intentionally with a sharp material, it can cause scratch marks.
