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What type of glass are mainly used on cars?

Laminated glass, used mainly for windshields and tempered glass for the rear and side windows.


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Tempered glass is typically used for windshields in vehicles. This type of glass is designed to shatter into small, dull pieces upon impact to reduce the risk of injury.


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What are the types of glass they use in cars?

Side and rear uses "tempered" glass. Tempered glass is used because it breaks into small pieces and does not create long, sharp shards which can stab you. Windshields are made of "Laminated" glass, meaning that two pieces are glued together using a clear, sticky material. Laminated glass is used to protect you as well. The pieces are stuck together so that the big pieces don't get loose and fly into your face. The advantage of laminated glass is that it will hold together enough to make it so that you can still see out, so that you can hopefully have a little better chance of controlling your car.


What type of glass was used for windshields in automobiles before 1930?

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What is density of laminated glass?

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What chemicals are used to laminate glass?

The bonding materials for glass layers in laminated glass are polyvinyl butyral or ethylene vinyl acetate.


Why plastic isn't used for windscreens?

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Safety glass, such as tempered or laminated glass, is often used in place of traditional glass in doors for increased durability and security.


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