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	Acrylic glass - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		This thermoplastic and transparent plastic is sold by the tradenames Plexiglas, Perspex, Acrylite, Acrylplast, and Lucite and is commonly called acrylic glass or simply acrylic.
		The material is often used as an alternative to glass.
		Acrylic paint essentially consists of PMMA suspended in water; however since PMMA is hydrophobic, a substance with both hydrophobic and hydrophilic groups needs to be added to facilitate the suspension.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Polymethyl_methacrylate (725 words)

	Nova Display, Inc. - Acrylic & Glass Accessories - Poster Holders, Leaflet Dispensers, Cubes & Cabinets, ...
		Acrylic is one of the hardest forms of clear plastic and is much harder to scratch or gouge than polycarbonate (another clear plastic material).
		Acrylic has excellent UV properties, meaning it is very clear and will not yellow unless under the most extreme circumstances.
		Acrylic is about five times stronger than glass and is extremely hard to break with side impact.
	www.novadisplay.com /wholesale/wholesale_accessories.html (460 words)

	Acrylic or Glass?: The dilemma of aquarium materials
		Glass is by far the most popular of the two materials.
		Glass aquariums are held together by silicone sealant, which allows for a strong bond and more importantly, expansion when the aquarium is filled with water.
		In addition, glass aquariums are very scratch resistant, thus preserving the clarity of the aquarium sides.
	www.suite101.com /article.cfm/aquariums/614 (368 words)

	Acrylic vs. Glass Aquariums (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		Incidentally, clear acrylic plastics have almost the same refractive index as seawater so there is no bending of light as it passes from the plastic into seawater, providing better and brighter color and sharper shapes in acrylic aquariums.
		Acrylic also allows better penetration of your system lighting, which is especially important for reef systems.
		Acrylic controls water temperature fluctuations, one of the primary reasons for fish stress, disease, and death.
	www.saltwateraquarist.com /site/873966/page/362328 (341 words)

	Glass Vs Acrylic Skylights \| Skylight Specialists
		Glass has factory seals that are warranted for twenty years by the better quality manufacturers.
		Acrylic needs to expand and contract and this can wear out the gaskets that hold the acrylic in its frame.
		Glass is flat and tends to look nicer than the domed acrylic skylights.
	blog.skyspec.com /public/item/84995 (350 words)

	Display Cases in glass and acrylic. Custom display case by Crystal Caseworks. Acrylic Displays for your Baseball, ...
		Our glass and acrylic doll displays are wall mountable and have either sliding or hinged doors with key locks or secure clasps.
		We have glass and acrylic display domes in a variety of diameter sizes including round 3" - 4" - 4-1/2" - 5-1/2" - 6" - 8" - 10" - 12".
		We have and acrylic, glass or wood shelf that is ideal for small nick-nacks, collectibles, or any other small item that you want to show off or protect.
	www.crystalcaseworks.com (756 words)

	Acrylic - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Acrylic fiber, a synthetic polymer fiber that contains at least 85% acrylonitrile
		Acrylic paint, fast-drying paint containing pigment suspended in an acrylic polymer emulsion
		Polymethyl methacrylate (also known as "acrylic glass" and "Plexiglas"), the synthetic polymer of methyl methacrylate
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Acrylic (149 words)

	Acrylic vs Glass: The Facts (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		I knew from experience that acrylic did not haze or become brittle as it was rumored to do, (usually by uninformed people with glass tanks who have a vested interest in convincing themselves acrylic is a poor choice).
		For example acrylic was used to make the cockpit 'bubble-tops' of fighter planes in WWII, which are "as clear today as they were 50 years ago" even though they have spent countless hours in the sun.
		I emailed independent acrylic specialists to ask what would be the best brand(s) to use in the application of a large aquarium, and what thickness would be required, and cross-referenced both factors with specs from several aquarium manufacturers.
	tanked.netfirms.com /acrylic.html (2552 words)

	Crystal Caseworks - Display Cases in glass or acrylic for your Baseball, Football, DieCast Car, Hockey Puck, ...
		Glass and acrylic mini helmet display cases for a single mini helmet or if you have more than 1 helmet, we have display cases for multiple mini helmets.
		Glass and acrylic basketball display cases available with fl bases, gold risers, or furniture grade solid wood, we have basketball displays for even a mini basketball.
		Our glass and acrylic doll display cases are wall mountable and have either sliding or hinged doors with key locks or secure clasps.
	www.eyewitness.com /gdclinks.html (1442 words)

	Acrylic awards, crystal awards, glass awards, marble and golf awards
		Each of the glass awards are hand polished and beveled to achieve the diamond cuts and facets.
		, the products are the combination of natural stone with a variety of materials such as wood, glass and metals in a non traditional way to create truly an award that is a masterpiece.
		are made from very high quality cast acrylic and are available in both clear acrylic and multi-colored acrylic; all are etched with a high power laser.
	www.artglassw.com (778 words)

	Plexiglas
		Wavelength (nm) % transmission Glass acrylic 600 90 90 500 92 90 400 93 89 375 90 69 350 78 9 325 20 0 300 0 0 The thickness of the glass was 3 mm (glass thickness is metric in Canada) The thickness of the acrylic was 1/8 " (ca 3 mm).
		Borosilicate glass (pyrex) is transparent well out into the UV (at least to 300 nm) but I don't know if it is available in sheets at a reasonable price.
		Acrylic is cut and shaped almost as easily as a hard wood.) Round up the result to the nearest standard size (1/4", 3/8", 1/2", etc.) and you should be fine.
	www.thekrib.com /TankHardware/plex.html#0 (5113 words)

	Lamb Awards - Acrylic & Glass
		Acrylic awards add an increased sense of style and worth to any award presentation.
		All acrylic shown is available in jade and clear and comes on a base.
		This beauty is designed with its' own fl acrylic base which gracefully holds the Diamond as if raised on a pedestal.
	lambawards.com /acrylic.html (308 words)

	Acrylic vs. Glass (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		Acrylic controls water temperature fluctuations, one of the primary reasons for fish
		Glass conducts heat and cold causing more fluctuations.
		Acrylic seams are molecular bonds and actually stronger than the acrylic itself.
	www.aquadirect.com /catalog/aquariums/info/acrylicvsglass.htm (192 words)

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		It could be a flaw in the glass, poor craftsmanship, poor handling, whatever -- all you are left with is a heavy broken tank, and waiting for the shippers to come back between the hours of 9 a.m.
		With regard to glass tanks, the thickness of the glass is probably not important if you're not building it yourself.
		Acrylic has a considerable amount of tensile strength so tanks can be fashioned out of relatively thing material in order to save on cost.
	www.purplereef.com /tank_buying.html (1649 words)

	Acrylic/Glass - Dancers, Golfer, Angels (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		A spun glass ballerina poses gracefully 'en Pointe', and she's beautifully accented with pearls and a pink rose and bow.
		The joy of the Nativity story is finely molded into clear glass by highly talented artisans.
		The beauty and drama of this sensual Art Deco-style female figure is further enhanced by the "frosted glass" effect applied to the solid acrylic medium used in the piece.
	www.dsgifts.com /art-glass-07.htm (179 words)

	Glass block window, glass block window michigan, acrylic block glass window (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		Acrylic block is 70-percent lighter in weight than glass block and is also...
		Glass Block Window Co., LLC, We build glass block windows that are designed to install as easy as regular windows.
		Glass blocks are frequently used in a bathroom window or shower room and sometimes just to create atmoshpere in a room.
	www.malltm.com /glass-block-window.html (1539 words)

	Glass and Acrylic Blocks, Windows & Panels :: APM Direct Glass Block Store
		Hy-lite acrylic block panels and windows are a strong alternative to traditional glass block construction.
		Made of lightweight acrylic, the blocks are pre-assembled into panels or complete window units for precision installation.
		Because the blocks are over 70% lighter than conventional glass block, it allows them to be used virtually anywhere, with little chance of the blocks sagging or caulk lines cracking over time.
	www.apmdirect.com /glassblock/acrylic.html (160 words)

	Moddin'.net - Your No.1 Computer Modification Resource (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		I engraved the symbol into the backside of the acrylic glass (it's 5mm thick) drilled 3mm holes into the side to fit in the red and blue led's.
		Beside the 4 blue and red led's mounted into the acrylic glass i used another 4 of each color to light up the interior of the case itself.
		I used a sheet of acrylic glass and mounted it onto the case bottom.
	www.moddin.net /project.asp?ProjectID=9&PageNo=1 (384 words)

	Liquitex Acrylic Glass Beads at
		Suitable as a ground for acrylic and oil paint.
		Contains specific aggregates, which produce a variety of unique textural, dimensional and reflective effects when mixed with acrylic paint.
		Texture Gels are lightweight, non-toxic and dry to a water resistant, non-yellowing surface.
	www.reuels.com /reuels/product29675.html (244 words)

	Acrylic display cases, acrylic boxes, acrylic risers, jersey display cases, shadow boxes (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		Acrylic jewelry stands, displays, holders and easels can also be purcahsed from us.
		Acrylic showcases for wall mounting with shelves in several sizes.
		Acrylic display cases in 1/24 scale sizes will hold 10 cars and up to 21 nascar cars.
	www.displaycaseart.com (1489 words)

	Sorrento Vinyl Acrylic Glass Block Windows
		and ease of installation similar to a dual pane window, acrylic block windows are the perfect choice.
		Acrylic block windows have many advantages over typical glass block windows and other acrylic block
		Acrylic blocks are 80% lighter and 35% more energy efficient than typical glass blocks
	1stwindows.com /members/sorrento/glass_block.htm (316 words)

	Custom acrylic aquariums, aquarium supplies, fish aquariums (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		Custom acrylic aquariums, among other products, are the bread and butter of the professionals at acicorp.us.
		And you can be assured of getting the best quote by going through acicorp.us, because when you get a quote from them, you're not only getting their quote, but that of their competitors.
		Customers may choose freshwater aquarium's, saltwater aquarium's, standards shapes or custom aquarium's and then the type of fish that you're going to keep in your aquarium along with aquatic plants etc. are all part of the decision process in deciding what type of the aquarium you will have in your home or commercial establishment.
	www.acicorp.us /home.html (3051 words)

	AARCO Display Products, Your Source for Acrylic, Glass, Slatwall, & Gridwall Store Fixtures
		Protect porcelain, glass, and other delicate items from damage or from scatching furniture with felt pads on clear "bump-ons".
		Clear acrylic stands will hold paperweights, hocky pucks, or other thick items with one flat surface at an angle to best display them.
		We carry several sizes and styles of clear plastic and acrylic stands to display rocks and shells.
	www.aarcodisplay.com /pages/prodpages/specialtydisplays.html (325 words)

	SAN DIEGO PLASTICS - ACRYLIC TANK FAQ
		First let me say that I do not personally work in the acrylic department, but have some experience from working with people in that department and I am a soon to be materials engineer.
		There is a technique for bending acrylic that you will need to master first (you wouldnt want to destroy $200 worth of acrylic) once the bend is made, there is no going back, as the heated area has been distorted, and will always be visable.
		If you do bubbles will form in the heated area as the acrylic out gasses as it breaks down.(very ugly again) After 10 minutes or so, you will feel the short end of your panel getting "loose", support it with one hand, and wiggle it to judge how the heating is progressing.
	www.sdplastics.com /plex.html (3270 words)

	Are Acrylic Fish Tanks Better Than Glass
		Acrylic fish tanks are light and do not put as much weight on a stand as does a tank made of glass.
		The acrylic does not need to be a thick as glass to support the same volume of water and can be drilled to release an overflow of water.
		Acrylic fish tanks are the best choice for larger tanks and if you want a tank in a different shape than a rectangle.
	www.allaquariums.com /Acrylic-Fish-Tank.htm (392 words)

	Master Plastcs - Acrylic Glass Blocks
		After completely mounting the first row of glass blocks, place the two appropriately shortened “long sealing sections” with the broad side facing outward on top of your first X-BLOCK row.
		After completely assembling the top row of glass blocks, place the last two “long sealing sections” onto it.
		Remove the protective foils attached on both sides from the acrylic X-BLOCKS and the frame sections.
	www.masterplastics.co.uk /guides/xblocks.htm (664 words)

	Lead X-ray Glass and Acrylic
		X-Ray Glass is a lead barium type glass of high quality optical grade with over 60 percent heavy metal oxide, including at least 55 percent PbO offering optimum performance.
		high quality lead glass is more than qualified to meet or exceed the high standards of stringent safety regulations established in the medical, scientific, as well as nuclear fields around the world.
		Labels may cause staining on the glass surface by the reaction of the adhesive.
	www.marshield.com /pages/leadxayglasshome.html?prod_id=xray (1841 words)

	cleaning acrylic glass (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		This cleaning magnet is for glass and acrylic aquariums 1/4" and 3/8" thick.
		Glass Aquariums 30, 45, 50, 55, 75, 90 and 125 gallons
		Acrylic Plastic DIY how to tips San Diego Plastics, Inc. Acrylic Plastic Half the weight of glass Impact resistant Unaffected by sun or salt spray Cleaning Wash with mild soap or detergent, with plenty of
	www.squakyclean-windows.info /cleaning-acrylic-glass.php (318 words)

	Glasses Worlds - glass block::acrylic glass block
		Glass Block Windows: While not frames, it's worth thinking about glass block or acrylic block windows as they are useful for creating custom window shapes.
		Because Hy-Lite block products are made of lightweight acrylic, they provide the beauty of glass block without its weight or difficult installation.
		Frame backing board is archival quality and the 'glass' is shatter-resistant, transparent acrylic that is treated to block ultraviolet (UV) light.
	www.glassedworld.com /glassblock/acrylicglassblock (365 words)

	Plastic Acrylic Glass Display Cases Information (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		Bringing you the very latest news and information on plastic acrylic glass display cases.
		Display Case - Plastic Acrylic Glass Wood Display Cases Manufacture Display cases for antiques and collectibles of all types including marbles, buttons.
		Military Flag Pin Display Case Plastic Acrylic Glass Wood Display Cases manufactures Provides unique, inexpensive plastic acrylic glass wood display cases for military items and collectibles of all.
	display.search3.info /displayrac/plastic-acrylic-glass-display-cases (224 words)

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