Metallic reinforcement, dispersion-reinforced glass matrices

The fibres generally used for polymer reinforcement are glass, carbon and less often PTFE or metals. For use in thermosets, glass or carbon fibre may be used in the form of a pressed mat, or bundles of fibres may be laid in a preferred orientation. This enables anisotropic properties to be obtained where this is beneficial. The alternative is to disperse chopped fibres randomly in the polymer matrix. This gives... 

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