What is tempered glass?
Tempered glass is a type of glass that is processed by treating the float glass, by applying controlled thermal and chemical treatments, so as to increase the strength. The light transmission and solar radiant properties of tempered glass are as same as float glass. Tempered glass is also called as safety glass or toughened glass.
A glass is considered tempered when the compressive stresses on the surface of the glass have a value of minimum 69MPa. If this value exceeds 100Mpa, then the glass is considered safety glass. This characteristic of tempered glass makes it safe for high-pressure and explosion-proof applications.
Uses of Tempered Glass
The important uses of tempered glass in buildings are:
- 1. Used as Balusters, escalator, staircase, handrails, etc.
- 2. Used as a partition member for homes, airports, offices, and resorts.
- 3. Used for sliding doors and windows.
- 4. It is used as a decorative panel in interior design.
- 5. The tempered glass can be used as a facade for buildings that add up aesthetics.
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