What is a common result of a rapid temperature change in glass?

A common result of a rapid temperature change in glass is short crazing. Crazing refers to the formation of numerous fine cracks on the surface of the glass. When a glass object undergoes a sudden change in temperature, it experiences differential expansion or contraction which can induce stress in the material. This stress can lead to the appearance of fine cracks that are characteristic of short crazing.

The occurrence of short crazing typically manifests as a network of tiny fissures that do not penetrate deeply into the glass but affect its surface. Such crazing is often seen in glass that has been rapidly heated or cooled, such as when a hot glass item is placed onto a cold surface or when it is exposed to extreme temperature variations.

In contrast, other phenomena like brittle fracture and long crazing occur under different circumstances or with varying magnitudes of stress and temperature change. Brittle fracture leads to a complete breakage of the glass, while long crazing is less common and would generally result from long-term exposure to stress rather than a sudden temperature change. Checkering of glass refers to a specific pattern of cracks that arises under specific conditions, often involving more significant impacts or stresses than indicated in this scenario.