Strength of glass

Glass typically has a tensile strength of 7 megapascals (1,000 psi)[1], however theoretically it can have a strength of 17 gigapascals (2,500,000 psi) which is due to glass's strong chemical bonds. Imperfections on glass such as scratches and bubbles decrease the strength of glass.[2] The imperfections (surface flaws) on a piece of glass have a great effect on the strength of glass (even more than other brittle materials).[1] The chemical composition of the glass also impacts the tensile strength of glass.[3] The processes of thermal and chemical toughening can increase the tensile strength of glass.[4]

Glass has a compressive strength of 1,000 megapascals (150,000 psi).[5][6]

Strength of glass fiber

Glass fibers have a much higher tensile strength than regular glass (200-500 times stronger than regular glass).[7] This is due to the reduction of flaws in glass fibers[8] and that glass fibers have less surface area than regular glass.[2]

Strength of fiberglass

Fiberglass's strength depends on the type. S-glass has a strength of 700,000 pounds per square inch (4,800 MPa) while E-glass and C-glass have a strength of 500,000 pounds per square inch (3,400 MPa).[9]

Hardness

Glass has a hardness of 6.5 on the Mohs scale of mineral hardness.[10][11]

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References
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