Fiber
Basalt fiber
Fiber melt-spun from volcanic rock; between E-glass and S-glass in properties, good thermal resistance.
| Property | Value | Source | Method | Conditions | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Density | 2.67 g/cm³ | Fiore et al., Composites Part B 74 (2015) — basalt fibre review | — | 23 °C, dry | — |
| Young's modulus E | 89 GPa | Fiore et al., Composites Part B 74 (2015) — basalt fibre review | — | 23 °C, dry | literature range ~85–110 GPa |
| Tensile strength | 2900 MPa | Fiore et al., Composites Part B 74 (2015) — basalt fibre review | — | 23 °C, dry | wide scatter across producers |
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Sources
- Fiore et al., Composites Part B 74 (2015) — basalt fibre review
Typical room-temperature values for learning and preliminary design; grades vary. Always confirm against the supplier datasheet before design work. Data policy: docs/DATA-SOURCES.md in the repository.