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.

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