{"id":244332,"date":"2023-07-26T16:00:39","date_gmt":"2023-07-26T15:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.factstoryhub.com\/?p=244332"},"modified":"2024-04-26T08:10:25","modified_gmt":"2024-04-26T07:10:25","slug":"glass-facts","status":"publish","type":[],"link":"https:\/\/www.factstoryhub.com\/glass-facts\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Smashing Facts About Glass"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Glass is one of the most popular construction materials worldwide. But why is that, and what\u2019s it made of anyway?\n</p><p>Well, in this article, you&rsquo;ll discover the answer to these questions, along with other interesting facts about glass, like whether it\u2019s a solid or liquid and how it\u2019s turned into a mirror!\n</p><p>So, continue reading because here are the 15 facts about glass:\n</p><h2 class='\"list\"'>Glass is made from sand.\n</h2><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"alignnone' size-full wp-image-247305 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/www.factstoryhub.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2023%5C/07%5C/glass-facts-sand.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"Sand\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"400\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/www.factstoryhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/glass-facts-sand.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><p>Glassmaking happens by melting sand. But before the glass gets melted, the sand is mixed with soda ash and limestone.\n</p><p>Soda ash is added to save energy when making glass by lowering the sand\u2019s melting point.\n</p><p>However, adding it makes glass dissolve in water, so limestone is added to stop that from happening.\n</p><p>Afterward, the molten sand is then cooled to form glass.\n</p><h2 class='\"list\"'>It\u2019s neither solid nor liquid.\n</h2><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"alignnone' size-full wp-image-247308 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/www.factstoryhub.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2023%5C/07%5C/glass-facts-amorphous.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"Multicolored' glass panels width='\"728\"' height='\"400\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/www.factstoryhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/glass-facts-amorphous.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><p>Glass is classified as an amorphous solid, which is a solid that doesn\u2019t form crystals and has irregularly arranged molecules.\n</p><p>Speaking of molecules, the glass molecules still flow, like liquid, yet slowly. This is why glass isn\u2019t considered a solid object despite looking like one.\n</p><h2 class='\"list\"'>The most common type of glass is also the most dangerous.\n</h2><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"alignnone' size-full wp-image-247309 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/www.factstoryhub.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2023%5C/07%5C/glass-facts-annealed.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"Dangerous' shards of broken annealed glass width='\"728\"' height='\"400\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/www.factstoryhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/glass-facts-annealed.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><p>Most windows and glass structures are made with annealed glass, a type of glass that\u2019s thermally treated and cooled slowly. This results in mitigating the glass\u2019s internal stress, increasing its durability.\n</p><p>But when compared to other types of glass, annealed glass is the least durable.\n</p><p>In fact, you\u2019re more likely to injure yourself when annealed glass breaks, as it shatters into shards when it breaks.\n</p><h2 class='\"list\"'>Tempered glass can\u2019t be cut.\n</h2><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"alignnone' size-full wp-image-247307 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/www.factstoryhub.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2023%5C/07%5C/glass-facts-tempered.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"Broken' tempered glass width='\"728\"' height='\"400\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/www.factstoryhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/glass-facts-tempered.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><p>Tempered glass is considered safety glass. Because when it breaks, which rarely happens, it shatters into tiny pieces instead of shards \u2014 all thanks to the tempering process.\n</p><p>Tempered glass is actually made from annealed glass but goes through an extra process where it gets heated to 1,300 \u00b0F (700 \u00b0C) before being rapidly cooled.\n</p><p>The downside to tempered glass, though, is that it can\u2019t be shaped or cut. So, the key here is to alter the annealed glass before tempering it.\n</p><h2 class='\"list\"'>Glass is an insulator.\n</h2><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"alignnone' size-full wp-image-247301 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/www.factstoryhub.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2023%5C/07%5C/glass-facts-insulator.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"Foggy' glass covered in ice width='\"728\"' height='\"400\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/www.factstoryhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/glass-facts-insulator.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><p>Insulators are materials that don&rsquo;t let heat or <a href="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/www.factstoryhub.com%5C/electricity-facts%5C/%5C%22">electricity easily pass through. This is because these objects have electrons that are closely packed together.\n<p>Conductors, on the other hand, have electrons that are able to move freely, facilitating the transfer of heat and electricity.\n</p><p>A particularly fascinating fact about glass is that it can also act as a conductor when heated to high temperatures.\n</p><h2 class='\"list\"'>You can microwave glass.\n</h2><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"alignnone' size-full wp-image-247302 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/www.factstoryhub.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2023%5C/07%5C/glass-facts-microwave.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"A' microwavable glass dish width='\"728\"' height='\"400\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/www.factstoryhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/glass-facts-microwave.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><p>When reheating your leftover <a href="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/www.factstoryhub.com%5C/100-random-food-facts%5C/%5C%22">food, it&rsquo;s ideal to use glassware. Just make sure it&rsquo;s labeled &ldquo;microwave-safe,&rdquo; or you&rsquo;ll end up with a cracked glass container!\n<p>Some glassware isn&rsquo;t microwavable because it has metal, dyes, or air bubbles, which causes it to break.\n</p><p>Keep in mind, though, that microwave-safe glassware can still break if you <a href="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/www.factstoryhub.com%5C/microwave-ovens-early-days%5C/%5C%22">microwave it immediately after taking it out of the freezer!\n<h2 class='\"list\"'>Glass containers are healthier than plastic ones.\n</h2><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"alignnone' size-full wp-image-247311 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/www.factstoryhub.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2023%5C/07%5C/glass-facts-containers.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"Glass' food containers width='\"728\"' height='\"400\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/www.factstoryhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/glass-facts-containers.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><p>Most plastic containers are harmful to your health, as they can leach chemicals into your food when they&rsquo;re heated.\n</p><p>There are still toxic substances in glass containers, but there are fewer of them, and they won\u2019t leach into your food.\n</p><p>Now if only glass containers were more affordable, we could ditch all our nasty plastic containers!\n</p><h2 class='\"list\"'>Glass is often used for skyscrapers.\n</h2><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"alignnone' size-full wp-image-247306 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/www.factstoryhub.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2023%5C/07%5C/glass-facts-skyscraper.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"Glass' skyscrapers against a blue sky width='\"728\"' height='\"400\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/www.factstoryhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/glass-facts-skyscraper.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><p>Architects and interior designers typically use glass for skyscrapers, as glass walls make them look modernized and appealing.\n</p><p>Glass is also lightweight, which is ideal for high-rise buildings to reduce the overall weight of their structure. This is particularly useful, as it helps prevent them from collapsing during earthquakes.\n</p><p>Another reason why glass walls are an excellent choice for tall buildings is because they let sunlight pass through, which provides health benefits and reduces the need for artificial lighting.\n</p><h2 class='\"list\"'>Green and brown glass bottles preserve beer\u2019s flavor.\n</h2><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"alignnone' size-full wp-image-247310 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/www.factstoryhub.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2023%5C/07%5C/glass-facts-beer.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"Green' and brown glass bottles width='\"728\"' height='\"400\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/www.factstoryhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/glass-facts-beer.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><p>It turns out that clear glass bottles aren\u2019t ideal for beer, as they make beer smell and taste bad due to ultraviolet (UV) rays.\n</p><p>So, to prevent the <a href="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/www.factstoryhub.com%5C/facts-about-the-sun%5C/%5C%22">Sun&lsquo;s UV rays from reaching the beer, green and brown glass bottles were used instead since they can block out UV rays.\n<p>Brewers can also preserve the beer\u2019s flavor by applying UV-protected coats to the glass.\n</p><h2 class='\"list\"'>Stunt glass is made from sugar, not glass!\n</h2><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"alignnone' size-full wp-image-247298 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/www.factstoryhub.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2023%5C/07%5C/glass-facts-breakaway.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"sugar,' with a metal spoon in it width='\"728\"' height='\"400\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/www.factstoryhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/glass-facts-breakaway.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><p>Stunt glass, or breakaway glass, reduces the risk of injury when performing stunts that require breaking glass.\n</p><p>It\u2019s surprisingly simple to make, too. Simply dissolve <a href="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/www.factstoryhub.com%5C/fun-sugar-facts%5C/%5C%22">sugar in water, heat it up to at least 300 \u00b0F (148 \u00b0C), and then add corn syrup. Adding this at the end helps prevent the sugar from recrystallizing.\n<p>Since it&rsquo;s made with sugar, you can eat it, too!\n</p><h2 class='\"list\"'>Silver is used to turn glass into mirrors.\n</h2><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"alignnone' size-full wp-image-247303 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/www.factstoryhub.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2023%5C/07%5C/glass-facts-mirrors.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"Someone' pointing their finger at a mirror with reflection back width='\"728\"' height='\"400\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/www.factstoryhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/glass-facts-mirrors.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><p>To create mirrors, a thin coat of silver is applied to the glass. This process is called silvering, and it was developed by German chemist Justus von Liebig in 1835.\n</p><p>However, silver isn\u2019t the only metal used for making modern mirrors. Aluminum and chrome are also used since they, too, are highly reflective.\n</p><h2 class='\"list\"'>Glassblowing is one of the ways to shape glass.\n</h2><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"alignnone' size-full wp-image-247299 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/www.factstoryhub.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2023%5C/07%5C/glass-facts-glassblowing.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"Glassblowing' in process width='\"728\"' height='\"400\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/www.factstoryhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/glass-facts-glassblowing.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><p>Glassblowing is a traditional glass-forming technique that involves blowing molten glass with a blowpipe into a bubble.\n</p><p>Then a variety of other tools are used to shape it, like jacks, blocks, and even newspapers.\n</p><p>While some say glassblowing was invented in the 1st century BC, others claim it was between 27 BC and 14 AD. What\u2019s sure, though, is that Syrian craftspeople were responsible for its invention!\n</p><h2 class='\"list\"'>Glass is the traditional material used for greenhouses.\n</h2><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"alignnone' size-full wp-image-247300 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/www.factstoryhub.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2023%5C/07%5C/glass-facts-greenhouses.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"A' greenhouse full of lush green plants width='\"728\"' height='\"400\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/www.factstoryhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/glass-facts-greenhouses.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><p>A greenhouse is used in farming to protect crops from bad weather while still allowing sunlight to pass through.\n</p><p>Until the invention of plastic, greenhouses were all made out of glass. Glass is still used, but it\u2019s mostly for aesthetic purposes.\n</p><p>While less pretty to look at, plastic greenhouses are easier to maintain, safer, and cost far less!\n</p><h2 class='\"list\"'>Not all glass is recyclable.\n</h2><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"alignnone' size-full wp-image-247304 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/www.factstoryhub.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2023%5C/07%5C/glass-facts-recycling.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"Recyclable' glass bottles width='\"728\"' height='\"400\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/www.factstoryhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/glass-facts-recycling.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><p>Certain glass materials, like drinking glasses and mirrors, have chemical additives. And this is the reason <a href="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/www.factstoryhub.com%5C/is-recycling-scam%5C/%5C%22">why they\u2019re unrecyclable.\n<p>The addition of chemicals gives the glass a different melting point. This becomes a problem when mixed with recyclable glass, as the resulting glass becomes incredibly fragile.\n</p><p>In general, glass bottles and jars are almost always recyclable. If you\u2019re not sure, check your local guidelines on what types of glass can be recycled.\n</p><h2 class='\"list\"'>Glass is a non-biodegradable material.\n</h2><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"alignnone' size-full wp-image-247297 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/www.factstoryhub.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2023%5C/07%5C/glass-facts-biodegradable.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"Broken' glass on a beach width='\"728\"' height='\"400\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/www.factstoryhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/glass-facts-biodegradable.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><p>Sand doesn\u2019t decompose despite being a natural material. And since glass is made with sand, this also makes it non-biodegradable.\n</p><p>Why microbes don\u2019t break down glass boils down to the material having little to no nutrients.\n</p><p>So, like plastic, glass will stay for a long time in our environment. This emphasizes the importance of recycling glass.\n</p><p>&nbsp;\n</p><p>From the different types of glass to its applications in skyscrapers and beer bottles, we hope you&rsquo;ve gained a new appreciation for this extraordinary material.\n</p><p>Remember, glass may be non-biodegradable, but recycling it can make a real difference to the environment.\n</p><p>So, the next time you raise a glass to toast, do it with a newfound admiration for the captivating substance that&rsquo;s been shaping human history for centuries.\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"</p><p>Glass is one of the most popular construction materials worldwide. But why is that, and what\u2019s it made of anyway? Well, in this article, you&rsquo;ll discover the answer to these questions, along with other interesting facts about glass, like whether it\u2019s a solid or liquid and how it\u2019s turned into a mirror! 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