Properties and Uses of Glass Fiber
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Properties and Uses of Glass Fiber

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Glass fiber, made from fine silica strands, is known for its high tensile strength and resistance to chemicals and temperature. It acts as an electrical insulator and reinforces plastics as fiberglass, essential in construction materials. Produced by drawing molten glass into thin strands, often finer than human hair, it provides a lightweight, strong, and cost-effective alternative to carbon fiber, crucial in various industries.