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Glass Expert discusses Why Tempered Glass Is Safety Glass

April 21, 2008 By Tom Read Leave a Comment

Tempered glass is safety glass because it breaks into small cubes. The edges of these cubes are still sharp. They are not “rounded”. From a glass expert point of view, the safety aspect comes strictly from the small size, which is a function of the temper stress. If these pieces are interlocked, they can behave […]

Filed Under: Failure Analysis Tagged With: Glass, Safety Glass, Temper Stress, Tempered Glass

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