Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer (GFRP)
Composite
Basic Information
Category:Composite
Material Type:composite
Alternative Names:
GFRPFiberglassGlass Fiber Composite
Tags:
polymer-compositeglass-fibergeneral-purpose
Composition & Structure
Composition:50% glass fiber, 50% polyester or epoxy matrix
Microstructure:Random or woven glass fibers in polymer matrix
Description
Glass fiber composite with good strength and corrosion resistance. Most common composite material for general applications.
Special Notes
Note: published Rockwell hardness for fiber composites is unreliable because indentation response depends heavily on whether the indenter contacts a fiber, the matrix, or the fiber/matrix interface. Use Vickers microhardness on individual phases instead.