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Annealed - Heating above the critical or re-crystallization temperature, then controlled cooling of metal, glass, or other materials to eliminate the effects of cold-working, relieve internal stresses, or improve strength, ductility, ...
Annealed Glass The basic product produced in the float process. Argon Gas A colorless and harmless inert gas that is injected in the airspace of an insulating unit, to improve energy efficiency.
Glass manufactured to withstand greater than normal forces on it surface. It is approximately 5 times stronger than annealed glass. When it breaks, it shatters into small pieces to reduce hazard.
See also: Window unit, Tempered glass, System, Stile, Jamb
 
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