Fiber Composites: Properties and Matrix Comparison

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Glass Fiber

  • Easily converted into high resistance fibers.
  • Easily available and economically achievable.
  • Compatible with most manufacturing processes.
  • Relatively strong fibers, but stiffness not very high.
  • Chemically inert when combined with many plastics.
  • Good adhesion with most resins.
  • Small thermal expansion.

The basic constituent of glass fiber is silicon, combined with other elements. To avoid surface defects due to abrasion during the wire drawing process, a sizing coating is used.

Carbon Fiber

  • Very
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