TEMPERED GLASS AS A CERTIFIED SAFETY GLASS
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Manufactured glass from sand are what we called "Float glass" which produce glass pieces with sharp shards when broken. Such sharp shards may easily cause injuries and cuts.
In order to reduce the risk of injuries, "Float glass" can be fabricated under high temperature and pressure - a process called "Tempering".
The resulting "Tempered glass" is 4-5 time stronger than float glass and is able to withstand temperature up till 295˚C.
When Tempered glass breaks, it forms small cubicle pieces which will allow broken pieces to interlock in place with neighbouring pieces. This means that if the Tempered glass is framed, it is less likely to fall into loose pieces.
Even if the Tempered glass breaks and falls, loose broken pieces are generally less edgy than float glass shards, and thus less injurious.
In order to reduce the risk of injuries, "Float glass" can be fabricated under high temperature and pressure - a process called "Tempering".
The resulting "Tempered glass" is 4-5 time stronger than float glass and is able to withstand temperature up till 295˚C.
When Tempered glass breaks, it forms small cubicle pieces which will allow broken pieces to interlock in place with neighbouring pieces. This means that if the Tempered glass is framed, it is less likely to fall into loose pieces.
Even if the Tempered glass breaks and falls, loose broken pieces are generally less edgy than float glass shards, and thus less injurious.
