Many factors distinguish one type of clear glass from another. Environmental elements that contribute to the clarity of glass are things like:
- Where the sand (largest single ingredient) is cultivated
- How much iron content is in the sand
- How much phosphorus is in the sand
- The temperature of the glass and the speed at which it was sent through the float process.
Firstly, the sand used to make low iron glass passes under a powerful electro-magnet where large percentages of iron are extracted giving the glass more clarity and less of a greenish hue in color. The thicker the standard glass, the greener the hue. Modifying the iron content can increase the light transparency by 6%.
Secondly, Low-Iron glass has become a top choice for interior designers and decorators. This glass is also very popular in the hospitality industry where it is vital to give the bathroom the illusion of being larger than it is.
MY Shower Door offers both “standard clear” and Ultra Clear (low iron) glass in both thicknesses of heavy glass.