Glass fibers are used as reinforcement in composite materials.
Fiber reinforced composites require fibers with good strength, good stiffness, and good compatibility with resin.
E-glass fiber is the most commonly used glass fiber for general fiber reinforced composites.
The letter \(E\) originally refers to electrical grade glass.
However, due to its good mechanical properties and low cost, E-glass became widely used in composite applications.
A-glass is alkali glass.
S-glass has higher strength but is more expensive.
C-glass has good chemical resistance.
Among these, the most common glass fiber used in fiber reinforced composites is:
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\text{E-glass}.
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