Low Iron Glass VS Standard Clear Glass
Standard Clear Glass (Green Edges) VS Low Iron Clear Glass
Have you ever looked at a piece of glass and seen a green tint ? Or maybe you have wondered what the green tint is on the edge of glass ? This post will discuss the difference between low iron glass and standard clear glass and will prove that low iron is the true clear choice!
LOW IRON Clear Glass
Low iron glass is completely clear. This is achieved by reducing the amount of iron in the molten glass formula, providing optimal, unobstructed views. In addition to unobstructed views, the edge work on low iron glass is much less green than standard clear glass.
Low iron glass has a visible light transmittance (VLT) of 91 percent in a standard quarter inch thick glass, while standard clear glass has an 83 percent VLT.
Standard Clear Glass
Standard clear glass isn't actually totally clear. You might notice a slight green tint to the glass or green edges. The green tint becomes even more prominent when looking at an angle and gets darker as glass thickness increases.
The green tint is due to the natural presence of iron oxide from elements such as sand, or from the cask or container in which the glass was melted.
A PICTURE SHOWS THE DIFFERENCE !
A picture is worth a thousand words. This side by side image perfectly depicts the difference between Low Iron and Standard Clear Glass Shower Screen Panel.
