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HEAT-ABSORBING GLASS [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-01-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Glazing Materials (Constr.)
- Plate or Sheet Glass
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- heat-absorbing glass
1, record 1, English, heat%2Dabsorbing%20glass
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Heat-absorbing glass reduces heat, glare, and a large percentage of ultraviolet rays. ... It often is used for comfort and reduction of air-conditioning loads where large areas of glass have a severe sun exposure. 2, record 1, English, - heat%2Dabsorbing%20glass
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Heat-absorbing and glare-reducing glass is recommended for exterior glazing in buildings where reduction of solar heat and glare is required. Plate glass is pale bluish green in color. Gray glass provides a reduction of glare and brightness without sacrificing color uniformity. 3, record 1, English, - heat%2Dabsorbing%20glass
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Matériaux verriers (Construction)
- Verre en feuille ou en plaque
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- vitrage antisolaire
1, record 1, French, vitrage%20antisolaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- vitrage absorbant 2, record 1, French, vitrage%20absorbant
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Vitrage ayant pour objet d'éliminer une partie du rayonnement solaire qui peut pénétrer dans les habitations, afin d'éviter un éclairement et un échauffement excessifs des locaux. 3, record 1, French, - vitrage%20antisolaire
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les vitrages antisolaires agissent par absorption partielle de la lumière, à l'aide d'oxydes de fer, de nickel ou de cobalt en composition dans le verre, donnant à celui-ci un aspect grisâtre et augmentant le rayonnement thermique. 3, record 1, French, - vitrage%20antisolaire
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Des protections [...] spécifiques des façades légères sont mises en œuvre et se développent dans deux directions : montages de vitrage plus performants (réfléchissants, absorbants, etc., telles que glaces teintées Parsol, Polyglass); mise en place de dispositifs pare-soleil [...] 2, record 1, French, - vitrage%20antisolaire
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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