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Types of Glass

Glass types are classified diversely based on manufacturing methods and applications. Float glass is the most common type, tempered glass offers 3-5 times the strength with high safety, laminated glass prevents scattering with an interlayer and has excellent security properties, and heat-resistant glass withstands rapid temperature changes. Understanding these characteristics is essential for selecting the appropriate glass for each application.

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code slug name description aliases applications maxTemperature normalTemperature priceRange safetyLevel strengthMultiplier thickness types
01 float-glass Float Glass (Plate Glass) The most common glass with a flat surface and high transparency. ["FL","透明ガラス","ソーダライムガラス","青板"] ["Windows","Showcases","Mirror substrates","Cover glass","Architectural sashes"] 380℃ 100℃ Lowest (approx. 6,000-10,000 JPY for 90×90cm) low 1 ["1mm","2mm","3mm","4mm","5mm","6mm","8mm","10mm","12mm","15mm","19mm"]
02 tempered-glass Tempered Glass Safety glass with 3-5 times the strength of regular plate glass. ["TP","テンパードガラス","トウガラス"] ["Automatic doors","Glass fences","School and commercial windows","Car windshields","Shower enclosures","Oven doors"] 470-482℃ 150℃ Moderate (approx. 15,000-20,000 JPY for 90×90cm) high 4 ["4mm","5mm","6mm","8mm","10mm","12mm","15mm","19mm"]
03 laminated-glass Laminated Glass Scattering prevention and security glass with an interlayer between two or more glass sheets. ["LP","ラミネートガラス","ラミハード"] ["Automobile and railway windows","Buildings","Furniture","Educational facilities","Public facilities","Bank counters","Skylights"] 482℃ 100℃ High (approx. 22,000-35,000 JPY for 90×90cm) very_high 2 ["6.4mm","8.4mm","10.4mm","12.4mm"]
04 heat-resistant-glass Heat-Resistant Glass Special glass highly resistant to rapid temperature changes. ["ホウケイ酸ガラス","テンパックス","パイレックス","バイコール","石英ガラス"] ["Laboratory equipment","Flasks","Beakers","Cookware","Special industrial applications","Experimental equipment"] 490-1000℃ 150-800℃ High (varies greatly depending on application) moderate 1 [{"name":"ホウケイ酸ガラス","maxTemperature":"490℃","thermalShock":"150℃"},{"name":"テンパックス強化板","maxTemperature":"80℃以上","thermalShock":"標準"},{"name":"石英ガラス","maxTemperature":"1000℃","thermalShock":"800℃"}]

A list of major types of architectural and industrial glass.