The unsaturated polyester resins are among the most widely used resins in composites. UP resins are colorless to slightly yellowish solutions of unsaturated polyester in a reactive solvent, usually
Thermoset resins containing sufficient catalysts, UV stabilizers and pigments are used. This mixture creates a compound to provide the required mechanical and chemical properties.
Whisker
Whisker belongs to the group of synthetic inorganic reinforcing materials. Whiskers are synthetically produced single-crystal inorganic fibers. If this fiber can be oriented with a melt, a
Boron fiber
Boron fiber belongs to the group of synthetic inorganic reinforcing fibers.
The boron fiber is produced by the waxing process. Tungsten serves as the substrate. A thin tungsten wire
Polyamide fiber
Polyamide fiber belongs to the group of synthetic organic reinforcing fibers.
The technically most important polyamide fibers are based on PA 66 and PA 6, which, when combined, i
Sisal fiber
Sisal fiber belongs to the group of naturally organic reinforcing fibers.
However, despite its lower price compared to fiber optics, it failed to gain acceptance.
It was not until
Metal fiber
The metal fibers belong to the group of synthetic inorganic reinforcing fibers. Metal fibers can be made of steel, brass, bronze, copper, aluminum, silver, gold and platinum. Metal fib
Asbestos fiber
Asbestos fiber belongs to the group of inorganic natural reinforcing fibers.
Asbestos is the oldest inorganic fiber and was derived from natural mineral deposits (hydrated Mg and
