Supplying facility used is the amarillo, texas plant. The presence of some coatings like multiwalled carbon nanotubes or organoclay. Table 2 glass fiber properties by composition advantex ar glass c glass d glass e glass ecr glass r glass s2 glass density gcc. Lower alkali resistance than vetron and zentron glass fibers. Owens corning shingles supreme ar shingles wholesale. Information on glass compositions currently used in the production of continuous glass fiber in russia and abroad is supplied. Advantex ecr glass fibre outperforms eglass reinforcements in corrosive environments 14 may 2010 amanda jacob according to owens corning, numerous bareglass corrosion studies have compared various glass compositions, but do not necessarily reflect composite corrosion performance. Owens corning composite products deliver productivity and performance benefits, including enhanced durability, design flexibility, lightweighting reduced fuel consumption and emissions, corrosion resistance, and more. Property units test method advantex single filament tensile strength mpa astm d2101 3,100 3,800 single filament tensile strength kpsi astm d2101 450 550. Chemical properties of reinforcing fiberglass in aggressive media. Advantex glass is an ecr glass in accordance with astm d578 and iso 2078.
Chemical treatment of glass fibers after composite recycling. Longterm testing of composite cores for durability in terms of corrosion show that the glass advantex in deionized water at 25c has a higher durability than eglass. Advantex meets the astm d57800 requirements for a general purpose eglass. A life cycle assessment approach in examining composite raw. Mechanical behavior of hybrid glasssteel fiber reinforced. To simplify e glass production, manufacturers add b2o3 and fluorine in the glass batch. Glass fiber will continue to be used as a major reinforcement fiber well into the future. Comparing the characteristics of glass, kevlar aramid. A life cycle assessment approach in examining composite. Commercial boroncontaining eglass comes in two variants. Strength of high performance glass reinforcement fiber. Pdf chemical properties of reinforcing fiberglass in. Make impossible things at owens corning, we engineer and develop composites that are used to create some of the strongest.
Advantex samples, indicating the composition of the advantex glass is much more reactive with sic due to the presence of na. Advantex glass provides longer service life with a high temperature composition specifically engineered for use in the silentex process, which minimizes process interruptions and ensures overall product efficiency. Advantex glass properties advantex glass is formulated using a patented boronfree glass composition giving it a high performance required in applications facing corrosion. Traditional eglass includes boron and often contains added fluorides. Eglass, which is the reference, is composed of 5360% sio2, 2024% earth alkali oxides, 510% b2o3, 5. Material safety data sheet innovations for livingtm nfpa whmis ppe transport symbol not regulated preparation date. Pioneer owens corning started producing eglass in 1938, s2glass in 1968, ecrglass in 1980, advantex in 1997, and highperformance hp glass fibres in 2007. Chemical composition of samples used for the investigation wallenberger, 2000. The silentex process, combined with advantex continuous roving, offers a robust solution to meet demanding acoustic requirements, increasing engine temperatures, reduced weight and. This article discusses the types, oxide composition, as well as mechanical and physical properties of generalpurpose and specialpurpose glass fibers. This shows that the tensile strength of continuous mineral fibres is better than or comparable to data for e glass, kevlar and advantex. Chopped strand, mat, veil, yarns and advantex msds no ismsd 1467201j a laboratory test was conducted with a different product special application glass fiber with comparable composition and durability.
Supporting our customers with the entire advantex reinforcement product range including glass fibre, technical fabrics and specialty glass. The classification of ecr glass as a boronfree modified eglass composition in astm d578 is a big step in this regard, but a lot more needs to be done. The trend towards commercial production of boronfree glass fibers commenced in the late 1970s and early 80s, but it was only in the late 1990s that more companies ventured into large scale. Test animals breathing very high concentrations of respirable fibers on a longterm basis developed fibrosis, lung cancer and mesothelioma. Mar 25, 2009 however, because its original patented ecr glass was difficult to make, and thus more expensive to endusers, ocv developed advantex, which is more costeffective to produce, thanks to a lowercost, boronfree batch composition and the elimination of scrubbers and other environmental equipment previously required to capture boron emissions. Advantex meets the astm d57800 requirements for a general purpose e glass. No dig berlin 2015 symposium and exhibition 24 27 march. Advantex continuous roving is an integral part of the silentex system and is designed with higher thermal and corrosion resistance than any other acoustic absorbent except zentron roving.
Comparing the characteristics of glass, kevlar aramid and. Data on glass is from the 2007 owens corning global footprint lca. Advantex boronfree ecr glass reinforcement properties introduction advantex glass offers a full line of products for every type of composite application designed to face corrosive environments. Glass fiber from the bushing before binder or sizing is applied. S2glass fibers area product with very good strength, stif fness, resistance to high temperature and fatigue. Advantex ecr glass 12 advantex ecr glass advantex glass fiber reinforcements from owens corning are both an eglass and a true ecr glass according to astm d 578, iso 2078, and din12591. Owens corning shingles the owens corning roofing brand promise. The trend towards commercial production of boronfree glass fibers commenced in the late 1970s and early 80s, but it was only in the late 1990s that more companies ventured into large scale production at different locations around the world.
St2070 optimal noise reduction, weight, volume, and back. Glass fibers are the materials made from extremely fine fiber of glass which is a noncrystalline material with a shortrange network structure. The classification of ecr glass as a boronfree modified e glass composition in astm d578 is a big step in this regard, but a lot more needs to be done. Commercial boroncontaining e glass comes in two variants. Glass fiberreinforced composites are used to make aircraft parts such as wings, helicopter rotor blades, engine ducts, etc. Various silanes and starch oil are used as binders. Types and compositions of glass for production of continuous. This translates into important benefits for endusers over traditional e glass. View the article pdf and any associated supplements and figures for a period of 48 hours. Sglass, dglass, aglass, ecrglass, ultrapure silica. It has with good waterresistance, insulation, and high mechanical strength. Advantex glass reinforcements owens corning, india. However, due the high costs of s2glass it could only succeed in niche markets. Besides, high temperature 60c caused a more considerable loss of strength both in eglass and in advantexglass.
Advantexglass showed the best corrosion behaviour after aggressive treatment, while eglass had a greater reduction in mechanical properties. The main physicochemical properties and areas of application of glass fibers are considered. Composite applications in corrosive environments made with. A sizing composition containing an epoxy film former, a urethane film former, a silane package that includes an aminosilane coupling agent and an epoxy silane coupling agent, a cationic lubricant, a nonionic lubricant, an antistatic agent, and at least one acid is provided. This product is produced using advantex glass fiber. Fibers remain continuous and resist blowout with five times the strength of basalt. Stronger, lighter, and more durable alternative to concrete reinforcement. Cn101553443a sizing for high performance glass fibers and. The sizing composition may optionally contain a methacryloxy silane. Advantex glass is a boronfree glass and presents significantly improved corrosion resistance across a wide range of aggressive environments. Hence, it is more common to use glass fiberreinforced polymer composites in the interior of an airplane rather than in primary structural parts. Cn101553443a sizing for high performance glass fibers.
The sizing composition may be used to size glass fibers used in filament winding applications to form reinforced composite articles with improved mechanical properties, wet tensile properties, improved resistance to cracking, and improved processing characteristics. S glass, d glass, a glass, ecr glass, ultrapure silica. As an engineer, enduser, or fabricator selecting advantex glass will ensure you will be specifying, using, or making the highest quality composite applications ready to face the harshest. To simplify eglass production, manufacturers add b2o3 and fluorine in the glass batch. The superiority of ecr glass in corrosion resistant and electrical applications has been proven beyond doubt to the extent that it is specified as the preferred reinforcement for enduses in. Comparing the tensile strength of e glass, carbon fiber and kevlar aramid mpa. It describes the glass melting and fiber forming processes and provides information on important commercial products such as continuous roving, woven roving, fiberglass mat, chopped strand, and. Advantex ecr glass 12 advantex ecr glass advantex glass fiber reinforcements from owens corning are both an e glass and a true ecr glass according to astm d 578, iso 2078, and din12591. When it was introduced in 1997, boronfree advantex glass was. Us8129018b2 sizing for high performance glass fibers and. Test animals breathing very high concentrations of respirable fibers on a longterm basis developed fibrosis. Because boron, the only element in glass 1723 that is reactive, cannot be detected by eds the xray energy is too small to be detected, no evidence of elemental segregation could be found in this glass. New lightweight opportunities through combination of hipertex glass, engineered interface and fibre aspect ratio metal replacement engine brackets crash absorbers 90 100 110 120 tensile modulus tensile strength unnotched impact notched impact 17m advantex 12m advantex 12m hipertex est.
The advantex glass composition represents a technological advance in ocv reinforcements commitment to provide valueadded products to our customers. A patented boronfree glass formulation with excellent corrosion resistance in a wide range of environments. E glass as defined by astm d57800 for aerospace and printed circuit board applications, and also by milg55636 and ipceg14q. The advantex glass composition represents a technological advance in owens cornings commitment to provide valueadded products to our customers. Mie 201 2 electrical log10volume resistivity ohmcm 12. The epoxy resin emulsion includes a low molecular weight liquid epoxy resin and one or more surfactants. Advantex boronfree ecr glass reinforcement properties. Glass reinforcement fibers in the pristine state exhibit some of the highest failure strengths of any glass form. This shows that the tensile strength of continuous mineral fibres is better than or comparable to data for eglass, kevlar and advantex. By using new manufacturing technology to eliminate these components from the glass composition, advantex glass has become a benchmark for integrated pollution. Feb 21, 2011 pioneer owens corning started producing e glass in 1938, s2 glass in 1968, ecr glass in 1980, advantex in 1997, and highperformance hp glass fibres in 2007. Based on information as provided by strongwell, the resin used consisted of unsaturated polyester resin and styrene, with a filler.
Chemical treatment of glass fibers after composite. They can vary with the manufacturing process, composition of the epoxy, formulation of the aramid, precursor fibre for the carbon fiber. Different glass compositions near the lowest eutectic composition around a liquidus temperature of 1170c within the caoal2o3sio2 system were melted from pure raw materials. Glass fibers composites handbooks asm international. It is bonded together with a small amount of highly soluble powdered polyester binder and is designed to be randomly oriented and multiresin compatible. One commercial variant is derived from the quaternary sio 2al 2 o 3. E glass, which is the reference, is composed of 5360% sio2, 2024% earth alkali oxides, 510% b2o3, 510% al203 plus other minor components. Corning eagle2000 amlcd glass substrates material information. By using new manufacturing technology to eliminate these components from the glass composition, advantex glass has become a benchmark for integrated. The product provides improved corrosion resistance compared to standard e glass.
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