Glass Fiber

Name:
Glass Fiber
Detailed information:

Chemistry name:	fibrous glass; fiberglass
Properties:
Tensile strength 15 g/denier, elongation 3–4%, d 2.54, no moisture regain, loses strength at >315C, softens at approximately 815C.
Derivation:
Molten glass is extruded at high speed through extremely small orifices.
Hazard:
A suspected carcinogen. TLV: 10 mg/m3 (dust).
Use:
Thermal, acoustic, and electrical insulation (coarse fibers in bats or sheets); decorative and utility fabrics such as drapes, curtains, table linen, carpet backing, tenting, etc.; tire cord as belt between tread and carcass; filter medium; reinforced plastics; light transmission for communication signals; reinforcement of cement products for construction use.

See Glass.

See Fiber, Optical.