Low Iron Toughened Glass
Product Description
Low Iron Toughened Glass is a multi-purpose extra clear glass. Perfect for display cabinets, shelves, table tops, shower screens, kitchen splashbacks and much more. Available from 4mm up to 15mm thicknesses.
£69.60 – £282.00
- Express Delivery available on this product.
- This product is manufactured in the UK.
- Toughened Glass.
- Polished edges included.
Description
As a multi-purpose extra-clear glass, low iron toughened glass is perfect for display cabinets, shelves, table tops, shower screens, kitchen splashbacks, and much more – available in various thicknesses from 6mm up to 15mm.
Low Iron Glass Cut to Size
Our super-clear low iron toughened glass creates optimum visuals thanks to the reduced iron that minimises the blue or green hue seen in traditional glass. The thicker the glass, the more noticeable this tint becomes, but low iron glass avoids this colour distortion.
Even the edges of low iron toughened glass look clear, which are the most discoloured parts of standard glass – which is why low iron glass is a must in situations where purity and consistency of colour are essential to achieve the desired result.
When you choose toughened glass processed with low iron, you not only benefit from its superior clarity, but also its robust strength and reassuring safety. After all, toughened glass also has higher impact resistance, and a lower risk of injury if it does break.
So, if you want to elevate your indoor or outdoor space with low iron toughened glass cut to size, you can order below by submitting your bespoke measurements. If you need help placing a custom order, please contact us for assistance from the Express Toughening team.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is low iron glass made?
Manufacturing glass involves a selection of materials with various impurities present. The green or blue tint in glass is caused by higher quantities of naturally present iron oxide, which can come from the silica sand that glass is made from or the container that the glass was melted in.
Low iron glass, which is widely known as ultra-clear glass, achieves a greater level of clarity by reducing the amount of iron oxide. It’s manufactured from higher-grade silica with lower iron content, using a more closely controlled melting process to keep these qualities consistent.
This results in a much more transparent glass with fewer impurities – often many times clearer than standard glass with higher iron content. Like regular glass, low iron glass can be toughened or laminated for different purposes.
What are the benefits of low iron glass?
The unique advantage of low iron toughened glass is that it can be used for everything that standard toughened glass can be used for, but the final result will have far more optical clarity.
This means there won’t be a greenish blue tint visible, even when viewing the edges – making low iron glass ideal for furniture that may have visible edges, including tables, shelves, and screens.
The higher level of light transmittance that comes with greater transparency allows for a brighter appearance and true representation of colour when viewed through the glass, which is also perfect for display cabinets.
Even with thicker glass, the low iron properties allow it to maintain optimal clearness without discolouration. This is especially useful when installations feature layers of glass or different glass specifications that may otherwise have inconsistent iron oxide tints.
Where can low iron toughened glass be used?
Wherever you might think of using toughened glass, you can opt for low iron toughened glass when light transmittance and a clearer view are priorities for the installation space.
Available in 6mm, 8mm, 10mm, 12mm, or 15mm, our low iron glass looks beautifully clear no matter the thickness.
Applications that could benefit from the improved aesthetics and enhanced transparency of low iron glass include:
- Office desks, table tops, and counters with colourless edges
- Back-painted glass splashbacks or digitally printed glass wall art
- Wall-mounted glass shelves or glass display cabinets
- Bath and shower screens or interior glass partition walls
- Glass balustrades for stairs, landings, or external decks
Without the greenish pigmentation caused by high iron oxide levels affecting the final look, this ultra-clear glass is an excellent base for all kinds of uses, whether residential or commercial or in any other setting.
