Thermal shock is defined as cracking in a component subject to rapid changes intemperature.
What is Thermal Shock and Why is it Important?
Pouring boiling water into a lead crystal glass is likely to cause it to shatter. Similarlyusing the wrong type of dinnerware in an oven can cause it to crack. Opening afurnace before it has cooled down can crack the fired components or even thefurnace lining. These are all examples of thermal shock