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diamonds are stronger than glass, therefore, glass shatters more easily.
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Is diamond more dense than glass?
Diamonds are denser and harder than glass, as diamonds can score glass - as in a diamond glass-cutter.
Why does an ordinary glass break when placed on a hot stove?
A thick walled glass is more likely to shatter due to sudden heat than a thin walled glass. This is due to the quick expansion of the outer surface of the thick glass, that is not matched be the inner surface. It is this distortion in expansion that can cause the glass to shatter.
Do diamonds reflect like glass?
A diamond reflects light more intensely and with more dazzle than glass, because of the facets in the diamond stone.
What causes the most refraction diamond or glass?
Diamond, because its facets have more surfaces from which to bounce light than does a pane of glass.
Which is more brittle a rubber or glass?
Rubber, like many other polymers has a "glass transition temperature" below which it will shatter just like glass. Polypropylene for example should not be used for temperatures not too far below freezing point. So the answer to your question is "It all depends".
Which is better glass or polycarbonate?
Depends on the application. Glass can shatter, but is more resistant to scratches. Polycarbonate is lighter, doesn't shatter or crack easily, but has a fairly soft surface that scratches easily.
Will borosilicate glass shatter in the oven?
Since its less dense than normal glass, it will shatter or crack easily. If you put it in the oven more than 5 or 6 times it might shatter due to the heat.
Is diamond more dense than glass?
Diamonds are denser and harder than glass, as diamonds can score glass - as in a diamond glass-cutter.
Why does an ordinary glass break when placed on a hot stove?
A thick walled glass is more likely to shatter due to sudden heat than a thin walled glass. This is due to the quick expansion of the outer surface of the thick glass, that is not matched be the inner surface. It is this distortion in expansion that can cause the glass to shatter.
Why do crystalline solids shatter into shaped fragments when broken?
Yes, the glass is made up of millions of parts which is combined to one thing, so when they "freeze" or get "colder" it tends to shatter more easily.
Do diamonds reflect like glass?
A diamond reflects light more intensely and with more dazzle than glass, because of the facets in the diamond stone.
What causes the most refraction diamond or glass?
Diamond, because its facets have more surfaces from which to bounce light than does a pane of glass.
Is plastic lenss better than glass lenss for eyeglasses?
Yes. Plastic lenses are more scratch-resistant and also a lot lighter. That is totally wrong. The main reason to get glass is that they are more scratch resistant. The glass, however, is heavier, and the glass can shatter, so very few people get glass now.
Does the Iphone 4S have a glass back?
Yes it is, how ever it was supposed to be more scratch resistant but if it takes a too big of a fall it will completely shatter.
Which glass is used in bullet proof screens?
It is usually made from a combination of two or more types of glass, one hard and one soft. The softer layer makes the glass more elastic, so it can flex instead of shatter. Bullet-resistant glass is usually constructed using polycarbonate,thermoplastic, and layers of laminated glass.
Is it possible to smash through a glass window while riding on horseback?
Yes. Glass shatters easily and horses are quite heavy, so if you ride a horse towards a plate glass window, if you continue forwards and hit the window, the sheer weight and momentum of the horse will easily break the glass and you will smash through it. However, some types of glass are comparatively strong. Laminated glass, which is two layers of glass with plastic film in between, is much stronger than usual, so attempting to ride a horse through it might only crack it, and it would be quite a collision. Plate glass is the most common and the weakest. It will smash easily even if you are riding your horse slowly. It breaks into pieces easily and makes a loud glassy smashing sound. Tempered glass, also known as toughened glass, is also another common type. It is slightly stronger than plate glass, but still shatters easily. Just ride into the tempered glass window and it will shatter into many small pieces. It is not as exciting as smashing through plate glass, and it makes a more dull crashing sound but it shatters nicely too. If you wanted a recommendation as to what type of glass is best if you want to break through it while riding a horse, I would personally recommend plate glass. It is the easiest to smash through, so even an inexperienced horse rider travelling slowly can shatter it, but when it breaks it shatters the best and makes the best smashing sound.
What happens if you put fire on glass?
It depends, if the temperature is right then the glass will melt become more molten/liquid, or depending on the glass if it is brittle and is brought to experience a change in sudden temperature (i.e. from freezing cold to boiling hot and vice versa) it will shatter.
