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Thermal Downshock
Thermal downshock is the name given to cracking resulting from rapid temperature change. It occurs when a thermal gradient causes different parts of an object to expand by different amounts. This differential expansion can be understood in terms of stress or of strain, equivalently. At some point, this stress overcomes the strength of the material, causing a crack to form. If nothing stops this crack from propagating through the material, it will cause the component to catastrophically fail.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 10y agoThis is a term called Thermal Shock. When something is hot, the molecules are rapidly vibrating and expanding. When cold, these same molecules contract. The result is that the molecules go "under shock" and they end up vibrating violently to release the energy that heated them up in the first place. The issue is that they release the energy so fast, that the alignment they were layed out as (aka glass) dislocates and therefore cracks or shatters the dish. It is best to just let the glass cool off for a bit when taking it out of the oven, or if you cannot wait for it to cool off, then use a metal dish instead because the flexibility allows for the material to not crack.
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Do you change the cooking time when baking in a clear glass dish?
Yes, when you cook with a glass bowl, it might crack when overheated.
Can glass baking dish be used for scones or cornbread?
Yes, both cornbread and scones can be baked in glass baking dishes.
How do you get cake from glass baking dish?
PUT special stuff in it.
Does baking time change if you use a stone dish instead of a glass dish?
Yes, how much, depends on the thickness.
What is the Best way to defrost frozen salmon?
take it out of the freezer put it in a glass dish and wait
How do you freeze already cooked stuffed bell peppers that have a sauce?
Just put them in the container that you want to freeze them ( a glass baking dish, or what ever ) and freeze them. They will be fine until you are ready to reheat them, as long as you do not keep them in the freezer too long ( as with all foods. )
Where to find a Glass or Pyrex clear rectangular baking dish that also has a clear glass lid Anyone know where you can get one?
You are not likely to find a rectangular dish with a glass lid. Try Corningware. Amazon.com has a large selection of cooking pans.
Can you make cornbread in a glass baking dish?
Of course you can .... I actually prefer to bake it in a glass pan it doesnt get as dark that way. Still tastes the same. Yummy!
When cooking cheesecake do you spray a glass dish?
Yes, you would spray (grease) a glass dish when baking cheese cake. But the proper pan for cheesecake is a metal spring-form pan. This is a round cake pan with sides that can be removed from the base.
What is a 750 mL baking dish?
It's basicly just a baking dish that can hold up to 750mL
Can yo use a cooking bag in large baking dish?
Yes, you can use a baking bag in a large baking dish, as long as the food you plan to bake will fit into the dish you want to use.
Are anchor hocking glass dishwasher safe?
Many people use Anchor Hocking glass baking dishes without any problem whatsoever. But it is always wise to use common sense and never put any cold glass container directly into a hot oven. When any glass dish has been in the refrigerator or freezer, let it sit out at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes before setting it in a preheated oven. Another way to be careful would be to place the glass dish with food into the oven before pre-heating, so the container and food heat as the oven heats. Adjust cooking time accordingly.
