MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY FOR PRODUCTION OF HIGH-STRENGTH, HIGH-MODULUS, GLASS FIBERS.

Abstract

A manufacturing process was developed for the multiple-filament production of a glass fiber of high strength and high modulus (800,000 psi (800 ksi) and 15 x 100,000 psi, respectively) suitable for use in reinforcing plastic structures. Preliminary processing and military-type product-quality specifications were prepared. Classical composition experiments were conducted to improve the fiberization characteristics of 970S glass through minor modifications. Physical properties of these glasses were determined (densities, thermal expansion, viscosities, liquidus temperatures, softening points, and refractive indexes), as well as the dielectric constant and loss tangents. A facility constructed for the production of 970S glass was operated to accommodate bushing-design and glass-control studies. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1968
Accession Number
AD0838901

Entities

People

  • Adrian S. Lewis
  • C. F. Neumeyer
  • L. W. Rarogiewicz
  • P. Duwez

Organizations

  • Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Dielectric Permittivity
  • Fibers
  • Filaments
  • Glass Fibers
  • Manufacturing
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Physical Properties
  • Production
  • Refractive Index
  • Softening
  • Softening Point
  • Thermal Expansion
  • Viscosity

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Materials Science and Engineering.
  • Reinforced Composite Materials
  • Software Engineering