SIG® Ultra Clear Glass
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SIG’s Ultra-Clear Float Glass, outperforming even high-performance clear float glass, achieves outstanding transparency and color neutrality. This is achieved through a meticulous refinement of the manufacturing process to reduce iron content to extremely low levels. The resulting glass substrate has a remarkably high percentage of visible light transmission with minimal color distortion, making it ideal for demanding architectural applications that require superior clarity and precise color fidelity.
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Width: from 120 cm to 300 cm
Height: from 120 cm to 600 cm
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SIG’s Ultra-Clear Glass: Unveiling a World of Enhanced Clarity
Production: Refining the Float Process
At the core of SIG’s ultra-clear glass is a meticulously refined approach to the traditional float glass production method, which involves a series of careful adjustments designed to achieve a level of clarity that truly sets it apart from standard glass. The primary distinction lies in the iron content; while conventional clear float glass contains a small amount of iron that can impart a subtle greenish hue, SIG’s ultra-clear glass features raw materials that have been carefully selected to significantly reduce the presence of iron oxide. Coupled with innovative melting techniques and rigorous quality control measures, this process minimizes impurities and imperfections throughout production. Consequently, SIG’s ultra-clear glass boasts an iron content that is ten times lower than that of regular glass, resulting in stunning visual clarity and brilliance that transforms any environment.
Key Properties and Distinctive Features
SIG’s ultra-clear glass offers exceptional light transmittance by reducing iron content, enhancing color accuracy, and minimizing distortion. Its high clarity suits applications requiring visual precision, such as scientific instruments and displays. The glass's neutral color elevates aesthetics and showcases true colors.
Discovering the Versatile Applications of Ultra-Clear Glass
Architectural Marvels: In today’s stunning architectural projects, ultra-clear glass is a game-changer, found in curtain walls, glass facades, and balustrades. This remarkable material allows natural light to pour in, creating bright, airy spaces while offering breathtaking views that foster a strong connection with the outdoors.
Artful Displays: Museums and galleries have embraced ultra-clear glass for their display cases because it provides unobstructed views of priceless artworks and artifacts. With its neutral color, it accurately captures the artist’s intent, ensuring that colors appear as they were meant to be seen, free from distortion.
Scientific Inquiry: In the world of science, ultra-clear glass is the go-to choice for observation chambers and lenses. Its extraordinary light transmission allows researchers to perform accurate and precise analysis, making it an essential tool in scientific exploration.
Luxury Retail: High-end retail stores utilize ultra-clear glass for their display cases and shelves, creating an inviting environment where customers can appreciate the beauty of showcased items without distractions.
Aquariums and Terrariums: This glass also transforms aquariums and terrariums, offering unmatched transparency for an uninterrupted view of vibrant underwater and terrestrial life.
In essence, ultra-clear glass redefines visual clarity, unlocking a world of possibilities across diverse fields.
