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Types of Glass - INI

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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[item.float-glass]
code=01
slug=float-glass
name=Float Glass (Plate Glass)
description=The most common glass with a flat surface and high transparency.
aliases=["FL","透明ガラス","ソーダライムガラス","青板"]
applications=["Windows","Showcases","Mirror substrates","Cover glass","Architectural sashes"]
maxTemperature=380℃
normalTemperature=100℃
priceRange=Lowest (approx. 6,000-10,000 JPY for 90×90cm)
safetyLevel=low
strengthMultiplier=1
thickness=["1mm","2mm","3mm","4mm","5mm","6mm","8mm","10mm","12mm","15mm","19mm"]
types=

[item.tempered-glass]
code=02
slug=tempered-glass
name=Tempered Glass
description=Safety glass with 3-5 times the strength of regular plate glass.
aliases=["TP","テンパードガラス","トウガラス"]
applications=["Automatic doors","Glass fences","School and commercial windows","Car windshields","Shower enclosures","Oven doors"]
maxTemperature=470-482℃
normalTemperature=150℃
priceRange=Moderate (approx. 15,000-20,000 JPY for 90×90cm)
safetyLevel=high
strengthMultiplier=4
thickness=["4mm","5mm","6mm","8mm","10mm","12mm","15mm","19mm"]
types=

[item.laminated-glass]
code=03
slug=laminated-glass
name=Laminated Glass
description=Scattering prevention and security glass with an interlayer between two or more glass sheets.
aliases=["LP","ラミネートガラス","ラミハード"]
applications=["Automobile and railway windows","Buildings","Furniture","Educational facilities","Public facilities","Bank counters","Skylights"]
maxTemperature=482℃
normalTemperature=100℃
priceRange=High (approx. 22,000-35,000 JPY for 90×90cm)
safetyLevel=very_high
strengthMultiplier=2
thickness=["6.4mm","8.4mm","10.4mm","12.4mm"]
types=

[item.heat-resistant-glass]
code=04
slug=heat-resistant-glass
name=Heat-Resistant Glass
description=Special glass highly resistant to rapid temperature changes.
aliases=["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"]
applications=["Laboratory equipment","Flasks","Beakers","Cookware","Special industrial applications","Experimental equipment"]
maxTemperature=490-1000℃
normalTemperature=150-800℃
priceRange=High (varies greatly depending on application)
safetyLevel=moderate
strengthMultiplier=1
thickness=
types=[{"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℃"}]