what is the chemical difference between shatterproof and bulletproof glass?

Subject: what is the chemical difference between shatterproof and bulletproof glass?

Date: Tue May 1 08:42:17 2001
Posted by dan
Grade level: 10-12 School: waynesboro area high school
City: waynesboro State/Province: pa Country: usa
Area of science: Chemistry
ID: 988720937.Ch

Message:


we were discussing the properties of glass and how you can substitute potassium 
for sodium in some glasses to make it stronger.  a student asked how they make 
things like bulletproof glass, shatterproof glass (windshields) and 
plexiglass.  we wondered what the chemical composition of these different 
materials would be.  i couldn't find anything in your archives.  thanx.

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