Basalt particle-containing articles for ballistic shield mats/tiles/protective building components

摘要

A spaced, multi-layer article of manufacture comprising a first layer comprising about 10% to about 80% by weight basalt particles, about 2% to about 50% by weight reinforcing fibers, and about 5% to about 50% by weight of an adhesive resin binder; a second layer comprising about 10% to about 80% by weight basalt particles, about 2% to about 50% by weight reinforcing fibers, and about 5% to about 50% by weight of an adhesive resin binder; and an intermediate spacing layer that separates the first and second layers.