E-glass fibres are the most common type of glass fibres used in composites today due to their good strength properties and low cost. They were originally used when strength and high electrical resistivity were required, and are still used in various electrical devices, although their electrical properties have little importance in most composite applications.
Advantages
Cheapest option for reinforcements
Good strength properties
High electrical resistivity
Applications
Composite applications
Transportation
Electrical / Electronics
Building construction
Infrastructure
Aerospace / Defence
Medical Products
| Technical Details * | |
|---|---|
| Density | 2.5 g/cc |
| Tensile strength | 500 ksi |
| Tensile Modulus | 10 Msi |
| Elongation to Break | 4.9% |
* Standard modulus