| Description
Many composite structures
consist of an E-glass chopped strand mat
or gun roving in a resin matrix. these structures
are often used to contain fluids internally
or exclude fluids externally e.g. tanks,
pipework and boat hulls.
The addition of Microglas® Glass Flake
products during the manufacture of the component
will result in the glass flakes forming
a multi-barrier layer. This ability to form
a multi-barrier layer is also exploited
in anti-corrosion coatings.
The principle additional benefits
of using Microglas® Glass Flake products
to create this layer are:
•
Reduced liquid and vapour permeability
•
Reduced water absorption
•
Improved wear and damage resistance
•
Improved dimensional stability
Typical Properties
The graph illustrates the
effect of Microglas® Glass Flake products
on water absorption and vapour permeability
in a discrete layer.
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glass cord
