Difference between revisions of "Fiberglass"
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| − | '''Fiberglass''' is made from thin filaments of glass. It is flexible, unlike other forms of glass. | + | '''Fiberglass''' is made from thin filaments of glass. It is flexible, unlike most other forms of glass. flexible glass is available from commercial vendors<ref>https://www.corning.com/worldwide/en/innovation/corning-emerging-innovations/corning-willow-glass.html</ref> |
===Fiber Reinforced Polymers=== | ===Fiber Reinforced Polymers=== | ||
Natural or synthetic [[polymers]] are often combined with fiberglass to create a strong, yet lightweight, [[composite materials|composite material]]. This material is often referred to as fiberglass, though technically it is a [[fiber reinforced polymer]]. | Natural or synthetic [[polymers]] are often combined with fiberglass to create a strong, yet lightweight, [[composite materials|composite material]]. This material is often referred to as fiberglass, though technically it is a [[fiber reinforced polymer]]. | ||
| − | == Production == | + | ==Production== |
Fiberglass can be produced on Mars from molten glass. | Fiberglass can be produced on Mars from molten glass. | ||
===External Links=== | ===External Links=== | ||
Revision as of 12:16, 6 November 2020
Fiberglass is made from thin filaments of glass. It is flexible, unlike most other forms of glass. flexible glass is available from commercial vendors[1]
Fiber Reinforced Polymers
Natural or synthetic polymers are often combined with fiberglass to create a strong, yet lightweight, composite material. This material is often referred to as fiberglass, though technically it is a fiber reinforced polymer.
Production
Fiberglass can be produced on Mars from molten glass.
