Glass Fiber Reinforced Plastic (FRP) Storage Tank Performance Features

Physical Properties: The specific gravity of glass fiber reinforced plastic (GFRP) is typically 1.8-2.1, which is 1/4 to 1/5 of steel, and its specific strength is higher than that of steel, cast iron, and plastic. The coefficient of thermal expansion of GFRP is roughly equivalent to that of steel, while its thermal conductivity is only 0.5% of steel's.

Fiberglass storage tanks possess the following characteristics:

1. Lightweight and High Strength: With a relative density between 1.5~2.0, it's only 1/4~1/5 of carbon steel, yet its tensile strength is comparable, if not exceeding, carbon steel, and its specific strength can rival that of high-grade alloy steel.

2. Excellent Corrosion Resistance: Offers good resistance to the atmosphere, water, and general concentrations of acids, alkalis, salts, as well as various oils and solvents.

3. Excellent electrical properties: Suitable for manufacturing insulators.

4. Excellent thermal properties: Glass fiber has a low thermal conductivity, ranging from 1.25 to 1.67 kJ/(m·h·K) at room temperature, which is only 1/100 to 1/1000 of that of metals, making it an excellent insulating material.

5. Excellent Processability: Can flexibly select molding processes based on the shape, technical requirements, and usage of the product; simple process, can be molded in one go, with prominent economic benefits.