A manufactured fiber in which the
fiber forming substance in glass.
Types of Glass Fiber: The glasses most
commonly used in making textile fibers are ‘E’ glasses and ‘C’ glasses.
Ingredients
|
E-glass (%)
|
C-glass (%)
|
Silica
|
54.5-55.5
|
62.0-65.0
|
Lime
|
16.5-17.5
|
6.0
|
Aluminum
|
14.5
|
1.0
|
Soda-potash
|
<1.0
|
1.0-3.0
|
Boric oxide
|
10.0-10.6
|
3-4
|
Mg
|
4.5-5.5
|
×
|
Soda
|
×
|
11.0-15.0
|
End uses of Glass Fiber:
- Weeding glass.
- Fire proof fabrics.
- Screens, curtains and furnishes covers, table cloth.
- Largely used for filtration purposes.
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