Toughened glass is glass that has undergone processes of controlled thermal treatment to increase its strength. Also known as ‘Tempered glass’, toughened glass is made from annealed glass that has been heated to approximately 650⁰C and then rapidly cooled, making it four times stronger than the ordinary glass.
After toughening, glass can neither be cut, nor altered.Toughening does not alter the basic characteristics of glass – like light transmission or solar heat reflection. Glass toughened is known to have higher thermal strength, with the ability to withstand high temperatures up to 250°C.Toughened glass is difficult to break but in the event of a breakage, disintegrates into small, harmless blunt pieces.
Toughened glass has high withstanding capacity and is therefore suitable for uses where strength and thermal resistance are crucial.Even during breakage, its relatively small pieces reduce the chances of injury.toughened glass has higher edge strength to resist thermal breakage.Toughened glass can also be made acoustic, allowing privacy and peace in the living space.toughened glass is also an interior designer’s delight as it enables one to add to the aesthetic value with its myriad styles.