Home and Kitchen Essentials Simplified
You’re pulling a steaming hot casserole dish straight from a 200°C oven, and without missing a beat, you place it directly onto your granite worktop. No cracking. No shattering. No drama. That’s the beauty of borosilicate glass that laughs in the face of thermal shock whilst ordinary glass would surrender in spectacular fashion. But have … Read more
You’re brewing your favourite coffee in what appears to be an ordinary glass mug. Suddenly, you decide to pour boiling water directly into it, and instead of shattering into dangerous shards, it handles the extreme temperature like a champion. What makes this possible isn’t magic it’s science, specifically the remarkable borosilicate glass thermal expansion coefficient. … Read more
Ever watched your favorite glass dish crack when you moved it from the oven to a cold counter? Or wondered why some glassware can handle extreme heat while others shatter at the slightest temperature change? You’re not alone in this frustration. Regular glass fails us when we need it most during cooking, baking, or scientific … Read more
Have you ever wondered why your favorite coffee mug doesn’t crack when you pour hot coffee into it, or why laboratory beakers can withstand extreme temperature changes without shattering? The answer lies in a remarkable material that’s probably sitting in your kitchen right now. Most people think all glass is the same, but when you’ve … Read more
You’ve probably seen those clear glass dishes that can go straight from the freezer to a hot oven without cracking. Or maybe you’ve wondered why your friend’s glass water bottle seems so much stronger than regular glass cups. The secret is borosilicate glass – a special type of glass that’s tougher, safer, and more durable … Read more
Ever picked up a hot mug of tea only to nearly drop it because it’s scorching your fingers? Or watched in horror as your favourite glass dish shattered when moving it from oven to countertop? We’ve all been there! Regular glassware often can’t handle temperature changes, leaving us with burnt fingers or broken dishes. But … Read more