Unexplained Glass Failure - Don'T Jump To Inclusion Conclusions

Nickel Sulphide (NiS) inclusions are a known issue for toughened glass, resulting from the presence of nickel contaminants in the glass melt reacting with sulphur, most likely from the furnace fuel. Glass Technology Services (Glass Technology Services) is urging property owners and insurers not to assume that an NiS inclusion is the cause of an unexplained breakage in toughened glass. Numerous other factors could be involved, which are discussed in this article.