2007-03-10 05:16:44 · 11 answers · asked by iiu06 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
do i understand you right?
1.thin glass for heating liquid,/for pouring hot liquid into.
2.thick glass will break because,glass being a bad conductor of heat, expansion of inner and outer side differ (depending whether you are pouring or heating),causing the container to break.
3.even old ladies (not pc phrase?) know this, therefore keep a silver/metallic spoon in the glass to counter this problem,when pouring hot tea/liquid into a glass.
4.i have seen thicker glass containers breaking when hot item is poured into them
5.might as well check any high school science book that explains science experiments that need to be heated, start with "take a thin walled glass test tube".eg.oxygen.
2007-03-10 13:57:21 · answer #1 · answered by charlatan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thick is better. Also, follow these tips.
When serving hot drinks, use glasses whose walls and bases are of an even thickness. Warm the glass with hot water before pouring it full of hot liquid. Place a glass containing hot liquid on a coaster, a serviette or a wood surface – never on a cold metal surface because the thermal shock can break the glass.
Also, putting a metal spoon in the glass before pouring in the hot liquid will lessen the thermal shock and, therefore, lessen the chance of breakage.
2007-03-10 05:24:40 · answer #2 · answered by Curiosity 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hot water could crack the thin glass and you would not be able to hold the glass it would be too hot. I would say thick it would not crack but the glass would get hot too. But i think the thicker glass would keep it's heat better than the thin.
2007-03-10 05:28:01 · answer #3 · answered by CHAEI 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It depends as to how it is tempered, or made. I know some thin glass that is great for hot water, but in general it's best to stick with medium to thick width for hot water.
2007-03-10 05:20:05 · answer #4 · answered by FaZizzle 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I always thought the glass would break but I now know someone who has a pint of coffee every morning in a normal pint glass with no problems
2007-03-10 05:29:09 · answer #5 · answered by friendofb 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it depends how hot is the water and the glass tempered
2007-03-10 05:25:18 · answer #6 · answered by briggs 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you like burning your hands, go with the thin.
2007-03-10 05:19:19 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
probably thick. not plastic though. plastic might melt a little...its kind of gross and its happened to me before. =( plastic some other ceramic material. thick. =]
2007-03-10 05:20:30 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
thick it will crack if you use thin
2007-03-10 05:32:40 · answer #9 · answered by mil_lees 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Definitely thin.....let me know how you get on!!!
2007-03-10 05:20:00 · answer #10 · answered by prettywoman 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋