Glass Flashcards
Glass is made of
Soda ash, Limestone, Sand
What is the primary component of glass?
Silicon dioxide (sand).
Name two types of safety glass.
Tempered glass and laminated glass.
Which type of glass is known for decorative patterns and colors?
Stained glass.
What type of glass minimizes heat transfer and enhances thermal insulation?
Insulated Glass Units (IGU).
What type of glass is commonly used in skylights?
Clear or tempered glass.
Which type of glass is ideal for partitions requiring privacy?
Frosted glass.
Why is the sustainability of glass a concern?
silica, is a finite resource.
Name two sustainable practices for using glass.
Recycling
Responsible sourcing
What type of glass would you select for soundproofing?
Laminated glass.
Which type of glass is heat-treated to improve its strength?
Tempered glass.
The process of fitting glass to window and doors
Glazing
Refers to the installation of glass in windows, doors, or any other fixed opening
Glazing
the very first glass known to stone age people
Obsidian, black volcanic glass
The Syrians invented _____ and the foundation of modern glassblowing was laid.
blowpipe
______ were famous for their enhanced glass products.
Phoenicians
The style of architecture that developed in France around 1140 and spread throughout Europe
Gothic
It was first produced in Sussex, England
Broad sheet glass
_____ became the center of glassmaking as a result of learning the secrets of glassblowing through trade with the Middle East
Venice
Murano glassblowers developed an incredibly clear glass called _______
along with new vivid colors such as deep blue, amethyst and emerald
Cristallo
French glassmakers first produced _________ in Rouen, France
crown glass
_______ was produced in London by grinding and polishing Broadsheet, and was used for mirrors and Coach plates.
Blown Plate
It was first produced in London
crown glass
It was first produced in France
Polished plate glass
It is produced by casting glass onto a table and then grinding and polishing the glass.
Polished plate glass
He introduced improved cylinder sheet
Robert Chance
He created an early form of float glass
Henry Bassemer
Was founded in 1851 by Amory Houghton, in Somerville, Massachusetts
Corning Glass Works
This was a glassworks originally based in Spon Lane, Smethwick, West Midlands, in England.
It was a leading glass manufacturer and a pioneer of British glassmaking technology.
Chance Brothers and Company - 1888
