Glazing · 8.3–10.3 mm
Glass — indicative fig. M·52
Fire A1 Non-combustibleEmbodied carbon Data pending Per-m² sourceCompressive 1000MPa StructuralDesign life 25yr
Ultra-thin vacuum insulated glazing with exceptional thermal performance (U-value 0.4-0.7 W/m²·K) in 8.3mm or 10.3mm profiles, suitable for heritage retrofits and high-performance applications
01 Physical
Density 2520kg/m³
Specific gravity 2.52
Porosity 0%
Water absorption 0%
Hardness 6.5
UV resistance Excellent
Chemical resistance Excellent
pH tolerance 3-11
Surface roughness 0.5µm
02 Mechanical
Tensile strength 120MPa
Compressive strength 1000MPa
Flexural strength 200MPa
Shear strength 80MPa
Poisson's ratio 0.22
Impact resistance Grade A
Creep resistance Excellent
03 Thermal
Thermal conductivity 0.4W/m·K
Specific heat 840J/kg·K
Thermal expansion 0.000009×10⁻⁶/°C
04 Compliance & Fire First question
Combustibility class Non-combustible
Fire resistance level Non-combustible
Flame spread index 0
Smoke dev. index 0
Heat release rate 0
05 Sustainability & Health
Embodied carbon 85kgCO2e/m²
Carbon footprint 85
Embodied energy 1200MJ/kg
Water footprint 150L/kg
Recyclability 100%
Recycled content 20%
Renewable content 0%
Circular score 7.5
VOC emissions 0
Toxicity rating Non-toxic
LEED contribution 5
06 Durability · Cost · Logistics
Expected lifespan 25-50 years
Maintenance interval Annual cleaning
Warranty period 10-15 years
Material cost (range) 240-350
Material cost (per unit) 295
Lead time 8-12 weeks
Lifecycle cost 450
Annual maintenance 5
Market availability Special order
07 Assessment
Advantages
- Exceptional thermal insulation (U-value 0.4-0.7 W/m²·K)
- Ultra-thin profile (8.3-10.3mm) suitable for existing frames
- Superior acoustic performance (Rw 36-41 dB)
- Eliminates condensation risk (down to -70°C)
- Long service life (25-50 years expected)
- Lightweight (20 kg/m² for 8.3mm)
- No gas fill degradation over time
- Complies with AS1288 and AS2208 standards
- Available in tempered safety glass (Grade A)
- Suitable for all Australian climate zones
Constraints
- High initial cost (AUD $240-350/m² typical)
- Long lead times (8-12 weeks typical)
- Micro-pillars visible on close inspection
- Size limitations (maximum 1.5m x 3.0m typical)
- Requires specialist glazier knowledge
- Limited Australian manufacturers
- Cannot be cut or modified on-site
- Minimum order quantities often apply (10m² typical)
- Complex shapes require CAD files and custom manufacture
08 Applications
A1 Heritage building window retrofits
A2 Passive house certified projects
A3 High-performance residential windows
A4 Commercial curtain wall systems
A5 Noise reduction applications (airports, highways)
A6 Climate-controlled buildings
A7 Skylights and roof glazing
A8 Refrigeration display units
A9 Solar control applications
09 Sources & Standards
Sources pending — citations for this material are not yet recorded. Verify all figures against manufacturer data and current standards before specifying.