Tempered hardboard, also known as Masonite, is a dense and water-resistant engineered wood product used in furniture and cabinet making. It is made by compressing wood fibers coated in linseed oil at high temperatures. It is flexible and can be cut with woodworking tools, but should not be used in structural applications. It is sold […]
Tempered chocolate has a precise crystalline structure, making it more stable, shiny, and crunchy. It can be made with a machine or by hand, but the process is painstaking. The cocoa butter in chocolate creates the structure, and it can lose its temper. To make it by hand, melt the chocolate, add seed chocolate, and […]
Tempered glass is stronger than annealed glass due to uneven heating during production, creating layers that make it impact resistant. It’s used in construction, automotive and microwave glassware. Heating beyond 1,112°C and rapid cooling creates the layers. It’s more resistant to shocks but can completely explode if enough force is applied. It’s also more expensive […]
