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The 'best' way of improving the characteristics of glass is to embed fibres in it, e.g. fibre-glass.
You can also temper it, to create hard to break surfaces (toughened glass).
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Are horse's hoofs stronger than glass?
Yes their hooves are much stronger then glass.
Is metal stronger than glass?
no.
Is plexiglass stronger than glass?
yes
Is fiber glass stronger than polycarbonate?
No.
Why is plexiglass stronger than glass?
Plexiglass is a hardened form of plastic that is used as a cheaper source for glass. Plexiglass is stronger because it tends to bend on impact instead of shatter like glass.
Does frosting glass make the glass weaker?
Frosting by sand blasting does not normally make the glass weak, if it is done in controlled temperature, following high standards and procedures. Since the blasting is done with uniform and minute sand particles, the effect is only on the surface of the frosted surface. Frosted glass could also be toughened to make it 4 to 5 times stronger.
Are diamonds really stronger than glass?
Diamond is harder than glass. anonymous@oola.com
Why does glass shatter more easily than diamond?
diamonds are stronger than glass, therefore, glass shatters more easily.
What is the main substance used to make glass?
Glass is a mixture mainly made of silica or fine white sand, combined with smaller amounts of sodium bicarbonate or potash to lower its melting point. A small amount of limestone is also added to stabilize the mixture to make the glass stronger and water-resistant.
Does thick glass make thick rainbows with prisms?
No, it doesn't matter about the thickness of the glass, it doesn't affect the angle of incidence where the light hits the glass from the air - and this refraction of the light here is what spreads out the constituent wavelengths that make up white light to make a rainbow. The intensity can only be controlled by makeing the light stronger of the room darker.
What are the advantages of glass substrate over aluminum substrate?
There is none, glass is much stronger, but i suppose it depends on the use.
Can a magnifying glass make a laser stronger?
Yes, it can. A microscope can focus a laser beam in a smaller spot then it was creating a higher energy density per unit area.
