so does it become more brittle when put in a freezer or what?
2007-05-06 11:17:16 · 5 answers · asked by Brass Dog 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
No, but the thermal shock of being exposed to the room temperature when taken out can break the glass since it is basically brittle. Glass is a supercooled liquid and is stressed. Also microcracks are present on the surface and they add to crack propagation. Tempered glass is better in this regard and you can put it in the freezer or put it on the kettle without breakage.
2007-05-06 11:23:30 · answer #1 · answered by Swamy 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Don't put bottles of liquid in the freezer! How fast it takes them to break depends on their thickness.
2007-05-06 18:20:43 · answer #2 · answered by shoeless wonder 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
depends on the type of glass. so get harder some get soft some get brittle.
2007-05-06 18:24:26 · answer #3 · answered by Bernadette D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it becomes more riggid and fragile.
2007-05-06 18:22:17 · answer #4 · answered by Tom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES MORE FRAGILE
2007-05-06 18:24:52 · answer #5 · answered by brighterthanyou 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋