| Title | कांच - Kānch (Glazing)कांच Kānch |
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| Description | कांच - Kānch (Glazing) refers to the use of glass panels in windows, doors, and facades. Different types of glass offer varying degrees of transparency, insulation, and UV protection. Soda-lime glass is common. |
| Tags | कांच Kānch Glass Window Transparency Glazing Transparent |
| Material ID | INHFMAT-010613252-20-11-25-KZ |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/material/glazing |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/materials/glazing |
| Total Sites | 2 |
| Primary Sites | 2 |
| Created | November 20, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 20, 2025 |
| Types | Glass Silicate Silicate Material |
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| Regions | Pan-Indian Global Pan-Indian (Modern) |
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| Time Periods | 20th Century CE 21st Century CE |
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| Sources | Glass factories across India Saint-Gobain Asahi India Glass Glass manufacturing plants (various locations) Silica sand mines (various locations) |
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| Properties | Density: 2400-2800 kg/m³ Refractive index: 1.5-1.9 Thermal conductivity: 0.8-1.0 W/mK Tensile strength: 40-70 MPa Density: 2500 kg/m³ Compressive strength: ~1000 MPa Tensile strength: 40-80 MPa Thermal expansion coefficient: 8-9 x 10⁻⁶ /°C |
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| Uses | Windows Doors Skylights Curtain walls |
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| Materials | एल्यूमीनियम - Aluminium (Aluminium) स्टील - Steel (Steel) सिलिकॉन सीलेंट - Silicon Sealant (Silicon Sealant) एल्यूमीनियम फ्रेम - Aluminium Frame (Aluminium Frame) रबर सीलेंट - Rubber Sealant (Rubber Sealant) |
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| Styles | Modern architecture Contemporary architecture |
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| Categories | Temple Community Hall Temple (modern) |
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| Notes |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| IS 2553 (Part 1) : 1990 | Standard | Safety glass - Specification: Part 1 Annealed and toughened glass |
| Glass Technology Journal | Journal | Technical articles on glass properties and applications |
| Site Name | Status | Usage | Confidence |
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| Canberra Sri Vishnu Shiva Mandir Mawson | Primary | 100% | |
| Hindu Cultural Society of Calgary Temple | Primary | Flooring | 100% |