Fiberglass

Group 1

Jonathan Madrid

Marc Villaruel

Brian Tan

Anthony Chiang

What is Fiberglass?

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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.

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asically, it is glass that has been worked into narrow threads for textile

applications.

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t is mainly for insulation purposes.

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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?

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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?

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es, Fiberglass melts. It is still a very good insulator, though. But if the

heat gets hot enough, it WILL melt.

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iberglass cloth has a melting point is 1121˚C.

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iberglass has no true melting point, but it has a softening point

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iberglass has a softening point of 846˚C

Is Fiberglass durable?

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es, it is very durable.

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hough the chemical bonds in fiberglass are not crystalized,

it is still a strong material.

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n fact, many durable items, such as surfboards,

backboards, ropes are made of fiberglass.

Conclusion

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iberglass is simply spun glass fibers.

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t is used in the automotive industry, military, textile industry and for

reinforcements.

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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.

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t is very durable. It is used in making surfboards, backboards, ropes and

windows.