The number, total length, affected area, or other stated amount of damage within a defined surface area.

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Meaning and boundaries
Density is meaningless without the numerator, area, feature type, detection threshold, and inspection method.
Why it matters in glass restoration
It helps compare isolated marks with concentrated fields and supports work-area, blending, distortion, time, and replacement decisions.
Related terms
References
- ASTM International — ASTM C1036-25: Standard Specification for Flat Glass
Publisher’s original source - ASTM International — ASTM C1376-21a: Pyrolytic and Vacuum Deposition Coatings on Flat Glass
Publisher’s original source - National Glass Association — GANA Glazing Manual, 2022 edition
Publisher’s original source - National Glass Association — Guidelines on How to View Decorative Glazing Products
Publisher’s original source