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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.
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Which one of the following glasses is used in bullet proof screens?
Tempered glass is commonly used in bulletproof screens due to its strength and shatter-resistant properties. It is created by heating glass to a high temperature and then rapidly cooling it to increase its strength.
Do LCD Monitors contain glass?
Early LCD screens used glass but in recent years, the glass has been replaced with plastics.
Was the bullet proof vest used in world war 2?
Hell no
What do the inventors for fire escape and the bullet proof vest have in common?
The answer you're looking for is, they were both invented by women, however, Stephanie Kwolek, a scientist, didn't actually invent "the bullet proof vest," but instead, she invented Kevlar, a material used in bullet proof vests.
Uses for kevlar?
It is used as a bullet-proof material and also, surprisingly, canoes.
What is glass used for?
It is used to make windows, light bulbs, glasses, mirrors, TV screens, bottles, bowls, Christmas ornaments, cups, and picture glass.
Why do people think the whale shark has bullet proof skin?
no acshally it is bullet pruff vests used to be made of whale shark skin
Is All glass made from Pyrex?
No, not all glass is made from Pyrex. Pyrex is a brand name for a type of borosilicate glass that is known for its durability and resistance to thermal shock. There are many other types of glass with different compositions and properties used for various applications.
From ordinary glass to bullet resistant glass?
A bullet resistant glass screen is made of a number of glass sheets which can be standard thicknesses window glass, separated by air gaps. Security films, preferably made of polyester, are provided on the front and rear surfaces of the glass sheets. A pressure sensitive adhesive can be used to adhere the security films to the glass sheets. The resistance off the screen to penetration by a bullet is increased by increasing the thickness of the air gaps. There is also a metal net on both sides of each glass pane to stop it shattering if a bullet hits it.
What are the uses for ordinary glass?
window panes, eye glasses, drinking glasses, glass bricks, light bulbs, tv screens.
What Smart Textiles do you get?
Gore-tex - used for all-weather jackets and shoes , properties - breathable , lightweight and waterproofHeat sensitive - fire fighters clothing , can be used for decoration also for woundsKevlar- bullet proof material used for bullet proof vestsSilver technology - can be used in plasters !these are all smart materials :)
Used for protection from bullets and water?
A vest is used for both- but not the same vest. A bullet proof vest, and a life vest.
