How tough are modern toughened glass

Glass is a delicate material. It gives a striking appearance to any space. It creates a deep connection with the outdoors and filters in natural light.

Now, what is this toughened glass? The reputation of glass being a fragile material is thwarted by modern-day toughened glass, which endures huge pressure, and is strong and very durable. It is robust and sturdy. We discuss this a bit further.

So what are the properties of this glass?

It is resistant to thermal breakage.

Toughened glass is physically and thermally solid and can withstand the compression of at least 10,000 lbs. per square inch. Hence considered to be safety glass. It is 4 to5 times stronger than annealed glass. It is three times stronger than heat-strengthened glass. As these glasses are very sturdy, there is a reduction in the risk of damage, if in contact with a disaster or calamity.

Resilience is another of its property.

This glass is created when regular glass is exposed to intense extreme heat and then rapidly cooled. Due to this excess heat and cooling, the chemical composition of the glass gets altered, making it more resilient.

Enhancement of safety

If there is damage to this glass and it breaks, you don`t see sharp, jagged shards splintering all over the place. It breaks into harmless circular chunks.  So preventing any risk of injury. It is easy to sweep these off, safely into a garbage bin, with no unpleasant shards, which can hurt.

Versatility.

This is an extremely flexible and versatile material. You can use it, to suit your needs. This tempered glass is available in various styles, making it your ideal choice for many interior settings.

It is scratch-proof.

 It is immune to daily wear and tears. It mostly does not get damaged easily and maintains its shine and finish for several years. It is definitely suitable for glass partitions, residential and commercial buildings, doors, and windows. No wild cricket ball will shatter this glass.