Liquid · 6–10 mm
Glass — indicative fig. M·64
Fire A1 Non-combustibleEmbodied carbon 26kgCO₂e/kg HighCompressive 1000MPa StructuralDesign life 25yr
High-performance architectural glass with metallic oxide coating for solar control, reducing heat gain by 40-91% whilst maintaining 2-75% visible light transmission. Suitable for Australian climates with proven 20-40% energy savings.
01 Physical
Density 2500kg/m³
Specific gravity 2.5
Porosity 0%
Water absorption 0%
Hardness 6.5
UV resistance 99
Chemical resistance Excellent
pH tolerance 3-11
Surface roughness 1µm
02 Mechanical
Tensile strength 40MPa
Compressive strength 1000MPa
Flexural strength 45MPa
Shear strength 20MPa
Poisson's ratio 0.22
Impact resistance AS 1288 compliant
Creep resistance Excellent
03 Thermal
Thermal conductivity 1.05W/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-rated
Flame spread index 0
Smoke dev. index 0
Heat release rate 0
05 Sustainability & Health
Embodied carbon 25.75
Carbon footprint 1240
Embodied energy 155MJ/kg
Water footprint 12L/kg
Recyclability 100%
Recycled content 20%
Renewable content 0%
Circular score 8
VOC emissions 0
Toxicity rating Non-toxic
LEED contribution 2
06 Durability · Cost · Logistics
Expected lifespan 25
Maintenance interval 6
Warranty period 10
Material cost (range) 100-250
Material cost (per unit) 175
Lead time 2-6 weeks
Lifecycle cost 350
Annual maintenance 5
Market availability Good
07 Assessment
Advantages
- Reduces cooling energy consumption by 20-40%
- Blocks up to 99% of harmful UV radiation
- Maintains natural daylighting (VLT 2-75% selectable)
- Reduces glare and visual discomfort
- Available in multiple aesthetic colours and finishes
- Compatible with laminating and tempering processes
- Contributes to Green Star and NABERS ratings
- Proven 20-30 year service life in Australian conditions
- Can achieve acoustic ratings up to STC 40 in IGU configuration
- Non-combustible with AS 1530.1 compliance
Constraints
- Higher initial cost ($200-600/m² for electrochromic variants)
- Potential for thermal stress breakage if not heat-treated
- Soft coat variants require edge deletion for IGU assembly
- Can interfere with mobile signals (metallic coatings)
- Requires professional installation and glazing expertise
- Limited Australian manufacturing (primarily imported)
- Colour consistency challenges in large facades
- Reduced performance if coating damaged
- Higher embodied carbon than clear glass (10.3-11.6 kg CO₂/m²)
- Warranty typically limited to 10 years for coating performance
08 Applications
A1 Commercial curtain wall systems
A2 High-rise residential facades
A3 Retail shopfronts requiring solar control
A4 Airport terminals and transport hubs
A5 Educational facility glazing
A6 Healthcare facility windows
A7 Skylights and overhead glazing
A8 Spandrel panels in unitised systems
A9 Double skin facade systems
A10 Bushfire-prone area glazing (BAL-12.5 to BAL-40)
09 Sources & Standards
Sources pending — citations for this material are not yet recorded. Verify all figures against manufacturer data and current standards before specifying.