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Key Elements of an IGU

There are several key elements that impact the performance of an insulating glass unit (IGU). These include the primary seal thickness and width, secondary seal width, the spacer and the desiccant.

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Topics: Infographic, Insulating Glass Units, Making Glass, Understanding Performance

Updated on August 8, 2023

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To provide an extremely hard non-corrosive oxide film on the surface of aluminum by electrolytic action. The electrochemical process produces an anodic coating by conversion of aluminum into essentially aluminum oxide. Appearance depends upon both the alloy involved and the surface preparation. Anodic coatings may be transparent, of varying shades of silver, gray or brown, or colors may be incorporated by the use of dyes or pigments.

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