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Composition for high performance glass, high performance glass fibers and articles therefrom

US8586491B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 30, 2007
Grant dateNov 19, 2013
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Expiry dateNov 11, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08K7/14
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Glass batch compositions for the formation of high-modulus, and high-strength glass fibers as well as fibers suitable for use as textile and reinforcements are disclosed. Fibers formed of the composition are especially suitable for use in high-strength, low-weight applications such as windmill blades and high strength and modulus applications where strength and stiffness are required in the composite. The glass composition is up to about 70.5 weight % SiO2, about 24.5 weight % Al2O3, about 22 weight % alkaline earth oxides and may include small amounts of alkali metal oxides and ZrO2. Additionally, glass fibers formed from the inventive composition are non-corrosive or substantially non-corrosive in nature. Due to the non-corrosive nature of the glass fibers, glass fibers made with the inventive composition may be used in applications where the glass fibers or a composite formed from the glass fibers are in contact with a corrosive substance.

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