In recent years, tempered glass self-explosion incidents have occurred frequently at home and abroad, causing widespread concern. From residential areas to public places, the self-explosion of tempered glass not only causes property losses, but also poses a serious threat to people's life safety. So, why does tempered glass explode frequently? This article will explore the reasons behind it and propose corresponding countermeasures.
The main reasons for tempered glass self-explosion
Manufacturing defects: If the tempered glass is not properly controlled during the manufacturing process, some defects may be introduced, such as uneven surface stress, mechanical damage or chemical defects. These defects will weaken the endurance of the glass and increase the risk of self-explosion.
Temperature difference: Tempered glass has high resistance to thermal shock, but when the temperature difference is large, the glass will be subject to certain stress. If the temperature changes sharply, or there is uneven hot and cold on the glass surface, the stress of the glass may be unevenly released, resulting in self-explosion.
Pressure change: The external impact force on the glass surface or the change of surrounding environmental pressure may also cause tempered glass to explode. For example, when the glass surface is hit, it will cause changes in local stress, which will lead to self-explosion.
Metal ions mixed into the glass: During the glass processing process, if impurities or residues enter the glass and interact with the glass surface, it may cause ion exchange in the glass, increasing the risk of self-explosion of the glass.
Improper installation of glass: If the installation of tempered glass does not meet the specifications, such as not following the correct load-bearing and support methods during installation, or an emergency occurs during the installation process, these factors may cause the tempered glass to explode.
Real case analysis
Take a community in Shenzhen as an example. Since the handover last year, the tempered glass in the community has frequently exploded and fallen from high altitudes many times, seriously affecting the safety of community owners and passers-by. Although the developer and property promptly replaced the self-exploding glass, they did not give a clear answer to why the glass exploded and why the self-explosion rate was so high. This has caused owners to worry about glass quality and public safety.
Countermeasures and Suggestions
Strengthen quality supervision: Relevant departments should strengthen the quality supervision of tempered glass, strictly trace quality, and take measures such as bad behavior record, credit deduction, interview, key supervision, and credit punishment for market entities that violate laws and regulations.
Improve manufacturing process: Manufacturing enterprises should improve the manufacturing process of tempered glass, reduce manufacturing defects, and ensure product quality. At the same time, the control of raw materials and processing should be strengthened to prevent impurities and residues from entering the glass.
Standardized installation and maintenance: The installation of tempered glass should be carried out strictly in accordance with the specifications to ensure the correct bearing and support methods. At the same time, tempered glass should be inspected and maintained regularly to promptly discover and deal with potential safety hazards.
Enhance public safety awareness: The public should enhance their awareness of the safety of tempered glass and understand the causes and countermeasures of tempered glass self-explosion. When it is found that tempered glass has safety hazards, it should be reported to the relevant departments or property in a timely manner.
Conclusion
Tempered glass self-explosion is an issue that cannot be ignored. It is related to people's life safety and property safety. By understanding the reasons for tempered glass explosion and taking corresponding countermeasures, we can effectively reduce its occurrence and protect people's life and property safety. I hope this article can attract more people's attention and attention and jointly promote the healthy development of the tempered glass industry.