answersLogoWhite

0

Temperature affects glass like it does anything else. If the temperature of glass gets high enough, it will melt. There is not a typical melting point for glass, as it depends on the composition.

User Avatar

Wiki User

11y ago

What else can I help you with?

Continue Learning about Chemistry

How do you make pigskin glass?

Pigskin glass was originally made by setting pigskin on a ceramic mold, decorating it with reflective foil and water-based paints, covering the piece with window glass and slumping it in a kiln. Nowadays a mesh replaces the pigskin. I don't know at what temperature the kiln is fired, but you could try normal temperature for slumping art glass. The back of the piece is painted black as it it not decorative.


How are liquid-in-glass thermometers used in measuring temperature accurately?

Liquid-in-glass thermometers work by using a liquid, usually mercury or alcohol, that expands or contracts with temperature changes. The liquid rises or falls in a glass tube with marked temperature increments, allowing for accurate temperature measurement.


How can glass be heated without breaking it?

Glass can be heated without breaking by gradually increasing the temperature to allow the glass to expand uniformly, and then slowly cooling it down to prevent sudden temperature changes that can cause it to break.


Why does hot glass crack when placed under hot water?

Hot glass is less likely to crack than cold glass. It's down to the temperature difference. If the glass is colder than the water, its outside heats up, and expands. Glass is a poor conductor of heat so the inside doesn't get hot and expand nearly as quickly. This sets up strains in the glass, and because it's brittle, it cracks. .Hot glass may still have a sufficiently different temperature from the water to cause the same effect


How can you tell whether one glass of water has more thermal energy than another identical glass of water?

How you can tell is the temperature between the two liquids. If one of the liquid's temperature is warmer than the other one, then that liquid has more thermal energy.

Related Questions

Does glass temperature effect a fingerprint?

Glass temperature can affect the quality of a fingerprint left on it. Extreme temperatures can distort or erase the fingerprint altogether by either causing the oils in the print to evaporate or by altering the surface of the glass.


What is the effect of an insoluble solid such as glass on the boiling temperature of a liquid?

If the solid is insoluble, it will have little or no effect on the boiling point. If it is soluble, it will raise the boiling point.


What effect temperature?

effect of temperature


What is the glass transition temperature of silk?

The glass temperature transition is for glass, polymers, etc. (amorphous or semicrystalline materials), but not for leather.


Science fair do heating and cooling effect the strength of glass?

No, heating and cooling does not effect the strength of a glass


What temperature does glass solidify?

The temperature at which glass solidifies can vary depending on the type of glass. Generally, the solidification temperature of most types of glass ranges from about 1,000 to 1,500 degrees Fahrenheit (538 to 816 degrees Celsius).


What has the author U S Ishiaku written?

U. S. Ishiaku has written: 'The effect of molecular weight on the glass transition temperature of poly(tetra-methylene sebacate) and the effect of the nature of the end-groupings'


How do you make pigskin glass?

Pigskin glass was originally made by setting pigskin on a ceramic mold, decorating it with reflective foil and water-based paints, covering the piece with window glass and slumping it in a kiln. Nowadays a mesh replaces the pigskin. I don't know at what temperature the kiln is fired, but you could try normal temperature for slumping art glass. The back of the piece is painted black as it it not decorative.


Does ice melt faster in a room temperature glass or in a frozen glass?

Ice will melt faster in a room temperature glass compared to a frozen glass. The room temperature glass provides a warmer environment for the ice to melt quicker, while the frozen glass will keep the ice colder for longer, slowing down the melting process.


What is a translucent glass effect around the borders of windows?

Aero glass


How can I create a broken glass effect in Photoshop?

To create a broken glass effect in Photoshop, you can use the "Crystallize" filter to distort the image and make it look like shattered glass. You can also use the "Glass" filter to add a reflective and transparent effect to the broken areas. Experiment with different blending modes and opacity levels to achieve the desired broken glass effect.


Does glass expand?

Glass expands and contracts according to the ambient temperature.