Tempered glass, also known as toughened glass, is a type of safety glass that has been processed to increase its strength and durability compared to standard annealed glass.

Tempered glass is made from annealed (regular) glass that undergoes a specialized heat treatment process. The glass is heated to a high temperature and then rapidly cooled using forced air.

This process creates surface compression and edge tension in the glass, giving it its characteristic strength.

Automotive: Tempered glass is commonly used for car side and rear windows. In the event of an accident, it shatters into small pieces that are less likely to cause injury.

Residential: It is used for shower enclosures, glass doors, windows, and tabletops.

Commercial: Tempered glass is utilized in storefronts, display cases, and partitions.

Architectural: It is a popular choice for glass facades, railings, and structural elements in modern buildings.

Safety Glass: It is often used in public places like shopping malls, airports, and sports arenas to ensure safety in case of breakage.

Safety: Tempered glass is designed to break into small, relatively harmless, and blunt-edged pieces when shattered, reducing the risk of injury compared to sharp, jagged shards from regular glass.

Strength: It is several times stronger than annealed glass, making it resistant to impact and bending forces.

Heat Resistance: Tempered glass can withstand high temperatures without shattering, making it suitable for applications exposed to heat, such as oven doors and fireplace screens.

Durability: It is more resistant to scratches and surface damage than annealed glass.

Used in Structural Elements: It is used in architectural and structural applications, such as glass facades, railings, and balustrades.