Advantages of fiberglass materials
Properties of fiberglass
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Mechanical strength: Fiberglass has a specific resistance greater than steel. So, it is used to make high-performance products.
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Electrical characteristics: Fiberglass is a good electrical insulator even at low thickness.
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Incombustibility: Since fiberglass is a mineral material, it is naturally incombustible. It does not propagate or support a flame. It does not emit smoke or toxic products when exposed to heat.
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Dimensional stability: Fiberglass is not sensitive to variations in temperature and hygrometry. It has a low coefficient of linear expansion.
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Compatibility with organic matrices: Fiberglass can have varying sizes and has the ability to combine with many synthetic resins and certain mineral matrices like cement.
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Non-rotting: Fiberglass does not rot and remains unaffected by the action of rodents and insects.
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Thermal conductivity: Fiberglass has low thermal conductivity making it highly useful in the building industry.
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Dielectric permeability: This property of fiberglass makes it suitable for electromagnetic windows.