Tempered glass also has limitations

The main properties of tempered glass are summarized below:

· Versatility: Tempered glass can be shaped into different forms and styles to meet various applications.

· Impact resistance: The impact resistance of tempered glass is very high compared with float glass. This helps withstand extreme conditions and temperatures.

· Strength: Tempered glass can be 3 to 7 times stronger than annealed glass, making it suitable for more demanding applications with high environmental loads.

· Optical distortion: Tempered glass is not as clear as float glass, since the tempering process causes some optical distortions.

· Fabrication: Any cutting or grinding must be done before tempering, since these processes will cause fracture once the glass is tempered.

Commercial Buildings:

Tempered glass has many applications in the construction industry, which include commercial building envelopes and facades. Tempered glass can also be used in unframed assemblies such as frameless glass doors. Tempered glass is suitable for structurally loaded applications in general, and any application where glass can be a hazard in the event of human impact:

· Partitions for homes, offices, hotels and other commercial buildings.

· Doors and windows

· Decorative panels in interior design

Disadvantages of Tempered Glass

Tempered glass is very useful in construction and other demanding applications. However, like any construction material, it has limitations that must be considered.

Tempered glass must be cut, pressed, polished and drilled before tempering, since it cannot be reworked later. Due to the balanced mechanical stresses in the glass, any damage will cause the glass to shatter. In spite of its high strength, tempered glass can break when exposed to certain conditions, and it is especially vulnerable to damage along the edges. However, a concentrated impact with enough strength in the middle of the glass can also cause shattering.

The safety implications must always be considered when using any type of glass. While tempered glass is safer than conventional glass, it can still shatter.