| Toughened glass or tempered glass is a type of | | | | considerations, such as in microwavable |
| glass that has increased strength and will usually | | | | see-through cookware. Other forms of tempered |
| shatter into small fragments when broken. | | | | glass are Borosilicate glass for baking by Pyrex |
| Toughened glass or tempered glass is a type of | | | | and Arcuisine, ceramic-glass dinnerware by Corelle |
| glass that has increased strength and will usually | | | | and Arcopal and bakeware and stovetop pots by |
| shatter into small fragments when broken. | | | | Arcoflam. Within the home, tempered glass can |
| Properties | | | | be found in display case windows, shower doors, |
| Toughened glass is strong, has enhanced thermal | | | | glass patio doors, glass dinnerware and drinking |
| resistance, and breaks into small cuboid fragments | | | | glasses. In commercial structures, tempered glass |
| rather than irregular shards of glass. | | | | is used for unframed assemblies such as |
| Uses | | | | frameless doors, structurally loaded applications |
| Toughened glass is used when strength, thermal | | | | and any that would be dangerous in the case of a |
| resistance and safety are important | | | | human impact. |