Owens Corning reports on glass fiber study

Owens Corning (NYSE:OC) has reported results of a study showing the Advantex E-CR glass fiber outperforms standard E-glass reinforcements in stressed laminates in a corrosive environment.

The study combined corrosion and stress testing and later examined the composite laminates using SEM (Scanning Electron Microscopy) and EDX (Energy Dispersive X-ray) spectroscopy.

Advantex glass fibers demonstrated superior corrosion resistance compared to E-glass in composite structures exposed to a solution of 10 per cent sulfuric acid.

The patented boron- and fluorine-free Advantex glass production process results in a higher performing fiber and a significantly smaller environmental footprint compared with standard E-glass processes.

Other advantages of Advantex E-CR glass fibers include: Qualification as E-CR glass under ASTM D578, ISO 2078 and DIN 1259-01; Proven technology for fiber production, fabrication and end-use applications.

Advantex glass reinforcements are increasingly being used to reduce the risk of catastrophic failure because they provide effective corrosion resistance in any liquid or wet environment, including water and acidic or weakly alkaline solutions.

Fast growing applications include flue gas desulphurisation equipment used in coal-fired power plants, underground water and sewage pipe, desalination plants and a variety of salt water marine applications including tidal energy installations.

Eric Carlier, innovation and application development leader, OCV Reinforcements, will present results of the study at 10:30a.m, Thursday 15 April, at JEC Composites 2010 in Paris, the world's largest trade show for composite materials.

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