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Q: What are the shortcomings of Float glass?

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One limitation is that float glass is not as resistant to thermal stress as tempered glass. Float glass can be made thinner than a tempered glass of equal strength because it doesn't have to withstand thermal stress.

Q: What is meant by Tempered glass?

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Tempered glass, also known as toughened glass, is a type of safety glass that has been heat-treated to increase its strength and durability. The process of tempering the glass involves heating it to a high temperature and then rapidly cooling it, which causes the surface of the glass to compress while the centre remains in tension.

Q: What are the different types of glass?

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• Fused Silica Glass: highly resistant to weathering; used in tube lights and furnaces
• Soda-lime Silica Glass: commonly used in windows
• Sodium Borosilicate Glass: less prone to cracking; used in lab equipment and kitchenware
• Lead Oxide Glass: is used in jewellery making due to its highly reflective property
• Clear Glass: Float glass that gives extreme clarity and transparency
• Tinted Glass: Colored glass that reduces visual and radiant transmissions; commonly used in vehicle windows.

Q: Who are the top manufacturers of Float glass in India?

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Some of the top manufacturers of float glass in India include Asahi India Glass Limited, Saint-Gobain India, Gujarat Guardian Limited, and Modi Alkali and Chemical Limited.

Q: What is a cullet?

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A cullet is a term used in the glass industry to refer to broken or waste glass that is suitable for recycling.  Since glass can be recycled endlessly, these broken pieces of glass are crushed and added back to accelerate the melting process and reduce energy consumption.

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