fun facts
what are the 3 main components of glass?
1: sand
2: soda ash
3: limestone
is glass always moving?
yes glass is always moving.
what are the 4 main types of glass?
1:annealed glass
2:heat strengthened glass
3:tempered glass
4:laminated glass
should you carry glass above your head?
never
how important is glass as a piece of evidence?
glass is one of the most common and important materials submitted for forensic trace evidence analysis.
what are 5 objects of glass?
1 = window
2 = cup
3 = bowl
4 = clocks
5 = mirroe
can tempered glass cracks?
tempered glass never cracks.
what is the strongest type of glass?
the tempered glass is the strongest glass
should you ever pick up broken glass with your bare hands?
no you should never pick up broken glass with your bare hands.
what is forensic important of glass?
The knowledge about the glass and its composition plays a very important role in the field of Forensic Science. It makes the examination of the glass that has broken or being used for committing the crime easier for the investigation team. The material of the glass reveals its make and helps reaching the suspect.
is glass a toxic material?
glass is non-toxic
has glass been around for 4,000 years ago?
yes
what is the most common glass type?
the soda-lime silica glass is the most common glass type.
how do you handle glass safely?
always use two hands carrying any glassware.
how can glass be used as evidence in a court case.
If a window or glass object is broken or shattered by a weapon such as a bullet, the breakage pattern can be analyzed to possibly determine the angle of path of the weapon cast more light on the crime, such as where the suspect was when the gun was fired.
who invented glass first?
the first glass created by humans can be dated to about 4,000 years ago, when craftsmen working in mesopotamia.
is glass a mineral?
no glass is not a mineral.
what is the rarest type of glass?
the rarest type of glass is the red sea glass.
should you ever stand or walk on glass?
no you should never stand or walk on glass.
what crimes are glass evidence for?
1 = burglary
2 = murder
3 = hit-and-run
can glass be recycled forever?
glass can be recycled again and again without wearing out or losing its quality.
is glass actually clear?
what is the cheapest type of glass?
the cheapest type of glass is float glass.
what are the top three appropriate safety gear?
1 = aprons
2 = gloves
3 = goggles
how can glass be an important aspect of an investigation?
the number of glass pieces found and the location of the pieces can be a very useful means of show when the contact with the source of glass occurred and the area of the contact in question. When and how a window was broken can also be a critical consideration in the investigation of a range of incidents.