Difference between revisions of "Fiberglass"
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| − | '''Fiberglass''' is made from thin | + | '''Fiberglass''' is made from thin filaments of glass. It is flexible, unlike other forms of glass. |
===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 | + | 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]]. |
===External Links=== | ===External Links=== | ||
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiberglass Fiberglass on Wikipedia] | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiberglass Fiberglass on Wikipedia] | ||
Revision as of 13:08, 20 October 2008
Fiberglass is made from thin filaments of glass. It is flexible, unlike other forms of glass.
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.
