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  FIRELITE SUPER HEAT RESISTANT GLASS
  Technical Data : Index

Sizes
Standard FireLite
Polished FireLite
  • 914 x 1829 x 5 mm
  • 914 x 2134 x 5 mm
  • 1220 x 2438 x 5 mm
  • 914 x 1829 x 5 mm
  • 914 x 2438 x 5 mm

Properties
Characteristic FireLite Float Glass
Average visibility ray transmittance (5mm thickness) % 87 89
Index of refraction (Np) 1.54 1.52
Average thermal expansion coefficient (x10-6/°C, 30~750°C) -0.3 8.5
Specific heat (25°C, cal/g.°C) 0.17 0.18
Thermal conductivity (25°C, kcal/m.hr.°C) 1.31 0.65
Specific gravity   2.51 2.50
Average bending strength *(inner-glass)(kgf/cm2) (edge) 500
360
500
360
Acceptable stress *(inner-glass)(kgf/cm2) (edge) 250
180
250
180
Young's modulus (x105kg/cm2) 9.5 7.5
Poisson's ratio   0.24 0.22
Mohs' scale   7 6.5
Acid-resistance (5% HCL, 90°C, 24hrs) 0.1  
Alkaline-resistance (5% Na2 CO3, 90°C, 24hrs) 0.3  
Note:
  • Mechanical strength of FireLite is the same as 5mm thick float glass.
  • FireLite is not safety glass. When safety glass is required, FireLite PLUS, a safety glass version of FireLite, is available.

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