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Fiberglass
Group 1
Jonathan Madrid
Marc Villaruel
Brian Tan
Anthony Chiang
What is Fiberglass?
I
t is a common material used in many appliances. It’s a very complex material, but
with today’s technology, it is made with ease.
B
asically, it is glass that has been worked into narrow threads for textile
applications.
I
t is mainly for insulation purposes.
I
t is also used to create glass-reinforced plastic and fiber-reinforced polymer, both
of which are essential in multiple industries
What are different types of Fiberglass?
T
here are two types; the S-glass and the E-glass.
S
-glass is a high strength fiber made of magnesium alumina silica which is used
in the military and other applications where high strength fibers are required.
E
-glass is roughly around 20% weaker than S-glass, but that’s because S-glass is
more expensive. If you’re strapped for cash, E-glass is the way to go.
What is Fiberglass used for?
It is used in many ways. For one, it is
used in the automotive industry. It is
used for the windows of the car, the
seat covers and the exterior of the car.
Another application of Fiberglass is in
the textile industry. It is used in making
cloth, rope, tape, bulletproof vests and
yarn.
Lastly, it is used for
reinforcement. The
backboard of a basketball
hoop, hockey sticks, walls
and panels are all made
of fiberglass, so they
won’t break.
Does Fiberglass melt?
Y
es, Fiberglass melts. It is still a very good insulator, though. But if the
heat gets hot enough, it WILL melt.
F
iberglass cloth has a melting point is 1121˚C.
F
iberglass has no true melting point, but it has a softening point
F
iberglass has a softening point of 846˚C
Is Fiberglass durable?
Y
es, it is very durable.
T
hough the chemical bonds in fiberglass are not crystalized,
it is still a strong material.
I
n fact, many durable items, such as surfboards,
backboards, ropes are made of fiberglass.
Conclusion
F
iberglass is simply spun glass fibers.
I
t is used in the automotive industry, military, textile industry and for
reinforcements.
I
t is also a very good insulator with a melting point of 1121˚C and a softening
point of 846˚C. It also won’t burn.
I
t is very durable. It is used in making surfboards, backboards, ropes and
windows.