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Step 9Science, limitations, and further reading
Some Science:
The Moh scale measures the hardness of a mineral and it's ability to scratch a softer mineral. On the Moh scale diamond is the hardest at 10, ceramics measure around 9, glass is close to 6.5, and talc is at the bottom with 1. Using this scale we can see that ceramic is harder than glass, which is why a small shard of ceramic can damage glass. If you want to know more about the hardness of minerals why not read all about the Moh scale.
Through ceramic is much harder than glass there are some limitations
Limitations:
Laminated glass:
Laminated glass is glass which has been sandwiched with layers of plastic to allow the windshield to retain it's shape after an impact and prevent it from showering you with shattered glass. You can try to chip the windscreen and shatter it with the ceramic shard and kick out the glass once shattered, but your better option is just to use the driver's side window as they are not usually laminated.
Thick Glass.
If you have bullet-proofed your minivan windows to avoid suburban assassination, or if you are riding in the Pope-mobile this will not work.
Plastic Windows.
Some custom cars and older vehicles use plastic composite windows, it will not work for these types of windows.
The Moh scale measures the hardness of a mineral and it's ability to scratch a softer mineral. On the Moh scale diamond is the hardest at 10, ceramics measure around 9, glass is close to 6.5, and talc is at the bottom with 1. Using this scale we can see that ceramic is harder than glass, which is why a small shard of ceramic can damage glass. If you want to know more about the hardness of minerals why not read all about the Moh scale.
Through ceramic is much harder than glass there are some limitations
Limitations:
Laminated glass:
Laminated glass is glass which has been sandwiched with layers of plastic to allow the windshield to retain it's shape after an impact and prevent it from showering you with shattered glass. You can try to chip the windscreen and shatter it with the ceramic shard and kick out the glass once shattered, but your better option is just to use the driver's side window as they are not usually laminated.
Thick Glass.
If you have bullet-proofed your minivan windows to avoid suburban assassination, or if you are riding in the Pope-mobile this will not work.
Plastic Windows.
Some custom cars and older vehicles use plastic composite windows, it will not work for these types of windows.
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