ASTM C1376

This specification covers the optical and aesthetic quality requirements for coatings applied to glass for use in building glazing. The coatings covered are applied to the glass using either pyrolytic or vacuum (sputtering) deposition methods and are typically applied to control solar heat gain, energy performance, comfort level, and condensation and enhance the aesthetic of the building. This specification groups coated glass according to application. These groups are: vision, spandrel/nonvision, and overhead. Coated flat glass furnished under this specification shall be of the following kinds: Kind CV; Kind CO; and Kind CS.

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1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers the optical and aesthetic quality requirements for coatings applied to glass for use in building glazing.

1.2 The coatings covered are applied to the glass using either pyrolytic or vacuum (sputtering) deposition methods and are typically applied to control solar heat gain, energy performance, comfort level, and condensation and enhance the aesthetic of the building.

1.3 This specification addresses blemishes related to the coating only. It does not address glass blemishes, applied ceramic frits, and organic films.

1.4 Dimensional values are stated in inch pound units and are to be regarded as the standard units for this specification. The metric units given in parentheses are for information only.

2. Referenced Documents

ASTM Standards
C1036 Specification for Flat Glass
C1048 Specification for Heat-Treated Flat Glass--Kind HS, Kind FT Coated and Uncoated Glass
C162 Terminology of Glass and Glass Products
D2244 Test Method for Calculation of Color Differences from Instrumentally Measured Color Coordinates

Index Terms

coated glass; flat glass; glazing; nonuniformity; overhead glass; pyrolytic coating; spandrel glass; sputtered coatings; vacuum deposition coating; vision glass; ICS Number Code 81.040.20 (Glass in building)

Citing ASTM Standards

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