Coverglass Values

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Standard Thicknesses

Size MM Inches
#00 .06-.08 .002-.0033
#0 .08-.12 .0033-.0051
#1 .13-.17 .0051-.0063
#1 1/2 .16-.19 .0063-.0075
#2 .19-.23 .0075-.0098
#3 .28-.32 .011-.0125
#4 .32-.42 .015-.016
#5 .50-.60 .020-.024

Chemical Composition (Approximate)

Silicon Dioxide 64%
Boron 9%
Zinc Oxide 7%
Potassium Oxide 7%
Sodium Oxide 7%
Titanium Oxide 3%
Aluminum Oxide 3%

Physical Properties

Annealing Temperature 550°C
Softening Temperature 720°C
Working Temperature 978°C
Poisson’s Ratio 0.22
Density 2.53 gm/cm3
Light Transmission 91.7% at 1.1 mm thickness
Coefficient of Expansion O-300°C 74×10-7°C
Young’s Modulus 7.9×103 kg per sq mm
Refractive Index 1.523 at 589.3 nanometers