Quartzel® fiber is a homogeneous, non-porous, continuous, amorphous, ultra-pure silica glass with a SiO2 content ≥ 99.95%. Quartzel® rovings are assemblies of either 9µm or 14µm filaments gathered into strands (forming package) and processed with a very low number of twists.
Dk = 3.74 & Df = 0.0002 at 10 GHz.
Filament tension RT=6000 MPa.
CTE= 0.54 10-6 K-1.
Above 1600°C and extreme heat flow.
Density= 2.2
10% lighter than e-glass.
Maximum elongation ε= 7.7%.
Shrinkage after exposure of 1000h at 1000°C < 1.5%.
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Products |
Available sizing |
Nominal linear density |
Tensile strength |
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| Based on ISO 2078 (Europe) | US customary system | QS1318 (Worldwide) QS13-QPC1 (US Only) |
Tex | 100 x yard/lb |
Typical values in daN** |
| Standard Quartzel® rovings (2-3 twists/m): | |||||
| C9 267 (33) | 300 8E | ● | 267 | 18.6 | 14 |
| C9 400 (33) | 300 12E | ● | 400 | 12.4 | 22 |
| C14 640 (80) | 125 8E | ● | 640 | 7.8 | 30 |
| C9 667 (33) | 300 20E | ● | 667 | 7.4 | 34 |
| C14 960 (80) | 125 12E | ● | 960 | 5.2 | 38 |
| C14 1600 (80) | 125 20E | ● | 1600 | 3.1 | 48 |
| Zero-twist Quartzel® rovings: | |||||
| C14 80 (80) | 125 1E | ● | 80 | 62 | 3.5 |
*with a slight internal modification to adapt to quartz material **Lbf = 2.25 x daN
Available sizings :
*Sizing is the chemical agent which aims at protecting the yarns in textile processes as well as providing chemical compatibility with resin matrix in composites.
Type of packaging:
All Quartzel® Rovings are packed onto bobbins. See the graph beside.
Dual-use disclaimer: Quartzel®products are all classified as a dual-use commodity by the European and US authorities. Therefore, an export license is required to export these goods to some countries. Our team will support you in this process. Read more about it here.
