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Types of Glass - XML

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