Glass Reinforced Plastic

GPTKB entity

Statements (33)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Composite material
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:GRP
Fiberglass
gptkbp:color Varies
gptkbp:component Glass fibers
Polymer matrix
gptkbp:density 1.5–2.0 g/cm³
gptkbp:developedBy 1930s
gptkbp:fabricationProcess Filament winding
Hand lay-up
Pultrusion
Resin transfer molding
Spray-up
gptkbp:flammability Can be flammable
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Glass Reinforced Plastic
gptkbp:notableBrand gptkb:Owens_Corning
gptkb:Saint-Gobain
gptkbp:polymerType gptkb:plastic
Thermosetting plastic
gptkbp:property Electrical insulator
Lightweight
High strength-to-weight ratio
Corrosion resistant
gptkbp:recyclability Difficult to recycle
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:Pipes
Construction
Automotive industry
Boat building
Roofing
Water tanks
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:GRP
gptkb:GRP_Post
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7