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Low-E Soda-Lime Glass

Low-E coated soda-lime glass

Description

Low-emissivity soda-lime glass combines float glass with a low-E coating to reduce radiant heat transfer in energy and thermal-control applications.

Attribute
Value
Process

Glass fabrication; coating; cutting; edging; heat treatment if compatible with coating
Features

Low emissivity; thermal control; energy efficiency; coated float glass
Substrate(s)
Color
Transmission Range (nm)
380 - 2500 nm
Refractive Index
1.52
Sheet Length - Max (mm)
3302mm
Sheet Width - Max (mm)
1828.8mm
Knoop's Hardness kg/mm²
522
Softening Point °C
726°C
Annealing Point °C
546°C
Strain Point °C
514°C
Transformation Temperature (Tg) °C
520
CTE (Coefficient of thermal expansion) α in 10-6 · K-1 (20°C; 300°C)
8.9
Specific Heat Capacity (Cₚ) kJ/(kg·K) (20–100°C)
3302
Thermal Conductivity (ʎ) W/(m·K) (90°C)
1.1
Photoelastic Constant (nm/cm/MPA)
26.9
Can be strengthened?
Yes

Advantages

  • energy efficiency
  • fabricated float glass
  • Low emissivity
  • thermal control

Applications

  • display/lighting panels requiring heat management
  • energy-efficient glazing
  • Thermal control windows

Industries

  • Architectural
  • Displays
  • Industrial
  • Lighting