Plate Glass Materials
Description
Plate glass, also known as flat glass, is a type of glass that is manufactured to be smooth and uniformly thin. It is typically produced using the float glass process, where a layer of melted glass is poured onto a molten tin surface, forming a flat and even sheet. This type of glass is commonly used in various industries due to its clarity and uniformity.
Working Principle
The float glass process is the primary method for producing plate glass. In this process, molten glass is poured onto a bath of molten tin. The glass floats on the tin, spreading out to form a flat, even layer. As the glass cools, it solidifies into a smooth sheet that can be further processed. This method is advantageous because it produces glass with a consistent thickness and smooth surfaces, making it ideal for applications where optical clarity and uniformity are important.
Applications
Plate glass is used in a wide range of applications. It is commonly found in windows, mirrors, and automotive applications due to its clarity and smooth surface. Additionally, it is used in the production of electronic displays and components, where optical properties are crucial. In architecture, plate glass is often used for building facades and interior partitions, providing both aesthetic appeal and functional transparency.
Advantages over other Glass Materials
One of the primary advantages of plate glass over other types of glass is its uniform thickness and smooth surface, which are achieved through the float glass process. This makes it particularly suitable for applications requiring high optical clarity and precision. Additionally, plate glass can be easily cut and shaped to fit specific requirements, offering versatility in design and application.
Limitations
Despite its advantages, plate glass has some limitations. It is inherently brittle and can break easily under impact or stress. This makes it less suitable for applications where high strength or impact resistance is required. Additionally, while the float glass process produces a smooth surface, any imperfections in the molten glass can lead to defects in the final product.
Considerations
When considering the use of plate glass, several factors should be taken into account. Initial costs can vary depending on the quality and thickness of the glass required. Operating expenses may include the cost of installation and any necessary treatments, such as tempering or coating, to enhance durability or performance. Plate glass is generally durable, but its brittleness means that replacement and maintenance costs can be significant if the glass is damaged. It is important to assess the specific requirements of the application to determine the most cost-effective and suitable glass solution.
from MarShield
MarShield carries a variety of sizes and thicknesses of lead glass that is excellent in providing radiation shielding. The material is usually placed into a lead-lined frame built into a wall or door. Lead glass is used extensively in x-ray rooms, operating theatres, radiation therapy rooms, dental... [See More]
- Shape / Form: Plate / Board
- Length: 8 to 48
- Glass Type: Glass; Lead Glass
- Width / OD: 10 to 96
from Spectrum Glass Company, Inc.
Almond Solid Opalescent Glass [See More]
- Shape / Form: Plate / Board
- Glass Type: Glass
from Abrisa Technologies
Abrisa Technologies now provides “Dynamic ” Deadfront Interface Panel Glass solutions that afford equipment designers greater flexibility in achieving the overall clean lines and sleek uncluttered aesthetics they seek. When backlit, the “Dynamic ” Deadfront panel illuminates... [See More]
- Shape / Form: Plate / Board
- Length: 0.3000 to 18
- Glass Type: Glass
- Width / OD: 0.3000 to 24
from Accuratus Corporation
High use temperature. Non-flammable. Excellent electrical insulator. Excellent thermal insulator. Dimensionally stable. MACOR machinable glass ceramic gives you the characteristics you need from a ceramic with the added benefit of easy fabrication using ordinary machine tools. No longer is it... [See More]
- Shape / Form: Plate / Board
- Length: 2.99 to 12.01
- Glass Type: Glass; GlassCeramic
- Width / OD: 2.99 to 12.01
from LG Chemical of America Inc.
LCD Glass Substrate. A key material for TFT-LCD. LCD glass substrate is a thin glass board on which a thin circuit is deposited with precision. It is a key material for LCD. Ever since LG Chem ventured into the LCD market in 2009, it has remained fully committed to relentless research and... [See More]
- Shape / Form: Plate / Board
- Applications: Electronics or semiconductors
- Glass Type: Glass
from Robuster Quartz
Robuster Quartz is a quartz plate supplier from China. We can offers a wide range of quartz plates for numerous applications in corrosive and high temperature environments. All plates and discs are manufactured from Robuster standard sands and Unimin sands IOTA CG. Other material available upon... [See More]
- Shape / Form: Plate / Board
- Length: 1 to 6
- Glass Type: Glass; Quartz
- Width / OD: 0.6299 to ?
from Aremco Products, Inc.
Aremco offers a broad range of machinable and fully-dense ceramic materials for applications in which high temperature insulation, thermal shock resistance and high dielectric strength are required. Aremcolox ™ and Super-Heat ceramics include compositions based on alumina, alumino-silicates,... [See More]
- Shape / Form: Plate / Board; Rod
- Width / OD: 0.2500 to 1
- Glass Type: Glass; GlassCeramic
- Thickness: 0.1250 to 1
from Protective Structures, Ltd.
ShotShield ™ Bullet Resistant Glass-Clad Polycarbonate UL-752 Level 1 from Protective Structures, Ltd. is lighter than laminated glass and offers higher degree of protection with less weight. Bullet resistant glass clad polycarbonate Level 1 is a No-Spall product offering optimal protection in... [See More]
- Shape / Form: Plate / Board
- Length: 12 to 60
- Glass Type: Glass; Polycarbonite
- Width / OD: 12 to 96
from Technical Glass Products, Inc. - OH
All polished plates and discs are manufactured from G.E. 124 Fused Quartz. Other material available upon request. [See More]
- Shape / Form: Plate / Board
- Width / OD: 1.75
- Glass Type: Glass
- Thickness: 0.1250
from San Jose Delta Associates, Inc.
Macor is a relatively easy material to machine using ordinary carbide drills, end mills, taps, etc. and doesn ’t require post machining firing. Macor-Machinable Glass Ceramic is also unique in that it can withstand 1000 °C, has low thermal conductivity and is a good electrical insulator. [See More]
- Shape / Form: Plate / Board
- Length: 12
- Glass Type: Glass; GlassCeramic
- Width / OD: 12
from Spectrum Glass Company, Inc.
Alpine Blue Solid Opalescent Glass [See More]
- Shape / Form: Plate / Board
- Glass Type: Glass
from Abrisa Technologies
The highest quality anti-glare glass designed specifically for electronic displays offering industry leading low sparkle, high resolution, and low haze. AgamaEtch is produced using a subtractive etching process making the glass extremely durable resulting in long product life and ideal for any... [See More]
- Shape / Form: Plate / Board
- Length: 31.97 to 60
- Glass Type: Glass
- Width / OD: 25 to 35.98
from Protective Structures, Ltd.
ShotShield ™ Bullet Resistant Laminated Glass UL-752 Level 1 from Protective Structures, Ltd. is a multiply annealed glass laminated meeting Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Standard 752 for Ballistic protection, Level I (SPSA). [See More]
- Shape / Form: Plate / Board
- Length: 12 to 60
- Glass Type: Glass; Poly Vinylbutyral
- Width / OD: 12 to 96
from Technical Glass Products, Inc. - OH
All polished plates and discs are manufactured from G.E. 124 Fused Quartz. Other material available upon request. [See More]
- Shape / Form: Plate / Board
- Length: 3
- Glass Type: Glass
- Thickness: 0.2500
from Spectrum Glass Company, Inc.
Alpine/Deep Aqua, "Cascadia" Glass [See More]
- Shape / Form: Plate / Board
- Glass Type: Glass
from Abrisa Technologies
Abrisa Technologies offers Asahi Glass Corporation (AGC) EN-A 1 material, a highly transmissive, alkali-free thin boro-aluminosilicate glass that is ideal for highly sensitive bio-photo detection applications, high through put sensor applications and as enhancement glass for thin displays and... [See More]
- Shape / Form: Plate / Board
- Length: 25
- Glass Type: Glass; Borosilicate; Aluminosilicate
- Width / OD: 20
from Spectrum Glass Company, Inc.
Amazon Green Solid Opalescent Glass [See More]
- Shape / Form: Plate / Board
- Glass Type: Glass
from Abrisa Technologies
SCHOTT Xensation ™ is a high-quality alumino-silicate glass with outstanding resistance to breakage and scratches for all cover and touch applications, including capacitive, resistive, optical, and acoustic. SCHOTT Xensation ™ Cover is a high-quality Alumino-silicate glass with... [See More]
- Shape / Form: Plate / Board
- Length: 18.7 to 45.28
- Glass Type: Glass; Aluminosilicate; Silica or fused silica
- Width / OD: 22.64 to 37.4
from Spectrum Glass Company, Inc.
Amazon Green/Wispy Glass [See More]
- Shape / Form: Plate / Board
- Glass Type: Glass
from Abrisa Technologies
Anti-glare glass breaks up incident light reflected images, allowing the user to focus on the display image versus the reflected images. Unlike anti-reflective (AR) coated or untreated surfaces, anti-glare etched glass does not become highly reflective as a result of oily fingerprints. Abrisa... [See More]
- Shape / Form: Plate / Board
- Length: 62
- Glass Type: Glass; SodaLime
- Width / OD: 39
from Spectrum Glass Company, Inc.
Amber, Green/White Glass [See More]
- Shape / Form: Plate / Board
- Glass Type: Glass
from Abrisa Technologies
BOROFLOAT ® 33 is a UV-NIR transparent borosilicate float glass with excellent optical properties and smooth low scatter surfaces straight off the float process. It is an economical high performance material, making it ideal for the volume manufacture of windows, mirrors, filters, display glass,... [See More]
- Shape / Form: Plate / Board
- Length: 45.28 to 90.55
- Glass Type: Glass; Borosilicate
- Width / OD: 33.46 to 66.93
from Spectrum Glass Company, Inc.
Amethyst/Clear Baroque Glass [See More]
- Shape / Form: Plate / Board
- Glass Type: Glass
from Abrisa Technologies
Asahi Glass Corporation (AGC) Dragontrail ™ is innovative High Ion-Exchange (HIE ™) aluminosilicate glass with superior strength, scratch resistance and a beautiful surface finish that is made by applying a proprietary chemical strengthening and tempering process to the highly even and... [See More]
- Shape / Form: Plate / Board
- Length: 48 to 60
- Glass Type: Glass; Aluminosilicate
- Width / OD: 29 to 48
from Spectrum Glass Company, Inc.
Antique Bronze Transparent Glass [See More]
- Shape / Form: Plate / Board
- Glass Type: Glass
from Abrisa Technologies
Soda lime glass is the most prevalent type of glass and is prepared by melting the raw materials, such as soda, lime, silica, alumina, and small quantities of fining agents in a glass furnace at temperatures up to 1675 °C. Soda lime sheet glass is made by floating molten glass on a bed of molten... [See More]
- Shape / Form: Plate / Board
- Length: 96.06
- Glass Type: Glass; SodaLime
- Width / OD: 72.05
from Spectrum Glass Company, Inc.
Black Aventurine Glass [See More]
- Shape / Form: Plate / Board
- Glass Type: Glass
from Abrisa Technologies
High Ion-Exchange (HIE ™) aluminosilicate glass is a strong, lightweight, colorless and flexible glass that achieves high levels of damage resistance for scratch, break, impact and shock combined with good optical clarity. It is an excellent choice for use as protective enhancement glass for... [See More]
- Shape / Form: Plate / Board
- Length: 46
- Glass Type: Glass; Aluminosilicate
- Width / OD: 29
from Spectrum Glass Company, Inc.
Black Cord Glass [See More]
- Shape / Form: Plate / Board
- Glass Type: Glass
from Abrisa Technologies
Corning's New Gorilla® Glass 3 with Native Damage Resistance ™ - is an alkali-aluminosilicate thin sheet glass that is better able to survive the real-world events that most commonly cause glass failure. With its new core composition, this glass enables improved damage resistance and toughness... [See More]
- Shape / Form: Plate / Board
- Thickness: 0.0157 to 0.0787
- Glass Type: Glass; Aluminosilicate
- Density: 2.39
from Spectrum Glass Company, Inc.
Black Smooth, Iridescent Glass [See More]
- Shape / Form: Plate / Board
- Glass Type: Glass
from Abrisa Technologies
Description: Soda lime glass is the most prevalent type of glass and is prepared by melting the raw materials, such as soda, lime, silica, alumina, and small quantities of fining agents in a glass furnace at temperatures up to 1675 °C. Soda lime sheet glass is made by floating molten glass on a... [See More]
- Shape / Form: Plate / Board
- Length: 72
- Glass Type: Glass; SodaLime
- Width / OD: 96
from Spectrum Glass Company, Inc.
Black Solid Transparent Glass [See More]
- Shape / Form: Plate / Board
- Glass Type: Glass
from Abrisa Technologies
Hot Mirrors are designed to remove (reflect) infrared heat in an optical system and transmit visible energy. The HM-VS-1150 Hot Mirror, formerly known as Hot Mirror #102, design has been optimized to have much higher and color neutral visible transmission than conventional Hot Mirrors. The... [See More]
- Shape / Form: Plate / Board
- Width / OD: 24
- Glass Type: Glass
- Thickness: 0.0689 to 0.1299
from Spectrum Glass Company, Inc.
Black Solid Transparent thin Glass [See More]
- Shape / Form: Plate / Board
- Glass Type: Glass
from Abrisa Technologies
Description: Laminated glass is created by layering two or more pieces of glass together with a transpassive interlayer, such as PVB (polyvinyl butyral). When broken the interlayer holds the glass together, providing increased strength and safety. Laminated glass is used in automobiles,... [See More]
- Shape / Form: Plate / Board
- Applications: Automobiles, Architecture; Armor / Ballistic Protection
- Glass Type: Glass
- Features: Laminated; Safety / Tempered
from Spectrum Glass Company, Inc.
Black Waterglass Glass [See More]
- Shape / Form: Plate / Board
- Glass Type: Glass
from Abrisa Technologies
Description: Low Emissivity (Low-E) glass provides excellent performance in situations where temperature separation is desired. Low-E is used to help meet energy efficiency requirements by blocking UV light and providing heat insulation. This is done with a special thin-film metallic or oxide... [See More]
- Shape / Form: Plate / Board
- Length: 96 to 130
- Glass Type: Glass; SodaLime
- Width / OD: 60 to 72
from Spectrum Glass Company, Inc.
Black Waterglass, Iridescent Glass [See More]
- Shape / Form: Plate / Board
- Glass Type: Glass
from Abrisa Technologies
Description: Soda lime glass is the most prevalent type of glass and is prepared by melting the raw materials, such as soda, lime, silica, alumina, and small quantities of fining agents in a glass furnace at temperatures up to 1675 °C. Soda lime sheet glass is made by floating molten glass on a... [See More]
- Shape / Form: Plate / Board
- Length: 130
- Glass Type: Glass; SodaLime
- Width / OD: 96
from Spectrum Glass Company, Inc.
Black/Clear Baroque Glass [See More]
- Shape / Form: Plate / Board
- Glass Type: Glass
from Abrisa Technologies
Abrisa Technologies offers an expanded range of standard stock non-glare (NG), anti-reflection (AR) and anti-reflection coated non-glare (NG/AR) glass and custom solutions, ready to be fabricated to your exact specifications. The display designer and integrator now have 3 options from which to... [See More]
- Shape / Form: Plate / Board
- Length: 126
- Glass Type: Glass; SodaLime; Borosilicate; Aluminosilicate
- Width / OD: 88
from Spectrum Glass Company, Inc.
Black/Clear Baroque, Iridescent Glass [See More]
- Shape / Form: Plate / Board
- Glass Type: Glass
from Abrisa Technologies
Used to soften a beam of light. Available in soda lime or low iron soda lime, and sandblasted in any shape, size, or thickness [See More]
- Shape / Form: Plate / Board
- Length: 60
- Glass Type: Glass; SodaLime
- Width / OD: 132
from Spectrum Glass Company, Inc.
Black/Clear Wispy Glass [See More]
- Shape / Form: Plate / Board
- Glass Type: Glass
from Abrisa Technologies
Used in conjunction with a standard diffusion, colored and dichroic products to reduce glare brightness from a variety of light sources. Made from low density, high strength material originally used for structural use in the aircraft industry. Available in aluminum color or black and can withstand... [See More]
- Shape / Form: Plate / Board
- Length: 12.04
- Glass Type: Glass; SodaLime
- Width / OD: 12.04
from Spectrum Glass Company, Inc.
Black/White/Clear Baroque Glass [See More]
- Shape / Form: Plate / Board
- Glass Type: Glass
from Abrisa Technologies
Provides obscurity while retaining a high level of transmission. Low iron optically clear glass offering maximum transmission and minimal absorption. Does not yellow over time, retains optical clarity [See More]
- Shape / Form: Plate / Board
- Length: 60
- Glass Type: Glass; SodaLime
- Width / OD: 132
from Spectrum Glass Company, Inc.
Blue Aventurine Glass [See More]
- Shape / Form: Plate / Board
- Glass Type: Glass
from Abrisa Technologies
Ribbed linear diffusion glass used to spread light horizontally or vertically. Ideal for diffusing and elongating a beam of light to structures such as columns. Has a 1/8 ” wide linear fluted pattern on one surface with a 55 degree spread either horizontally or vertically [See More]
- Shape / Form: Plate / Board
- Length: 85
- Glass Type: Glass; SodaLime
- Width / OD: 65.04
from Spectrum Glass Company, Inc.
Blue/Clear Baroque Glass [See More]
- Shape / Form: Plate / Board
- Glass Type: Glass
from Abrisa Technologies
Stipple effect provides obscurity while retaining high transmission values. Low iron optically clear glass offering maximum transmission and minimal absorption. Does not yellow over time, retains optical clarity [See More]
- Shape / Form: Plate / Board
- Length: 38.86 to 39.25
- Glass Type: Glass; SodaLime
- Width / OD: 63.75 to 76.81
from Spectrum Glass Company, Inc.
Blue/White/Clear Baroque Glass [See More]
- Shape / Form: Plate / Board
- Glass Type: Glass
from Abrisa Technologies
Description. Abrisa Technologies offers a number of patterned glass products and hexagon louvers for diffusion and light control. These products can be fabricated into virtually any shape, and can be drilled, sandblasted, screen printed, polished, UV coated, dichroic coated, heat tempered (to... [See More]
- Shape / Form: Plate / Board
- Length: 48
- Glass Type: Glass; SodaLime
- Width / OD: 132
from Spectrum Glass Company, Inc.
Bronze Rough Rolled Glass [See More]
- Shape / Form: Plate / Board
- Glass Type: Glass
from Abrisa Technologies
Abrisa Technologies ’ PRO-NG ™ 120, High-Ion Exchange (HIE ™) non-glare aluminosilicate provides 120 gloss level glare reduction in an extra-thin, lightweight format with up to 6x the strength of standard soda lime float. This new HIE ™ strengthened non-glare material is... [See More]
- Shape / Form: Plate / Board
- Length: 19.69
- Glass Type: Glass; Aluminosilicate
- Width / OD: 15.75
from Spectrum Glass Company, Inc.
Bronze Solid Transparent, Iridescent Glass [See More]
- Shape / Form: Plate / Board
- Glass Type: Glass
from Abrisa Technologies
Description: SCHOTT Supremax ® Rolled Borosilicate is almost identical in its properties to Borofloat ® 33, it has slightly lower surface quality due to the rolled process. It is a versatile borosilicate glass with excellent thermal properties, chemical resistance, and good light... [See More]
- Shape / Form: Plate / Board
- Length: 90
- Glass Type: Glass; Borosilicate
- Width / OD: 67
from Spectrum Glass Company, Inc.
Bronze Solid Transparent, Thin Glass [See More]
- Shape / Form: Plate / Board
- Glass Type: Glass
from Abrisa Technologies
Schott AS 87 eco is an ultra-thin aluminosilicate glass with extremely high levels of bending and impact strength and superior scratch resistance. It is an excellent choice for use as cover or enhancement glass on low profile displays, touch sensors and other applications where thickness and weight... [See More]
- Shape / Form: Plate / Board
- Length: 19.68
- Glass Type: Glass; Aluminosilicate
- Width / OD: 15.75