摘要 |
<p>A composite material which has a high structural rigidity is fire resistant, has good non-conductive properties, and can be manipulated into various techniques or produced as a laminate, and due to its properties can be used in a variety of specialist fields, ranging from bolistics, car body parts and building boards to use as insulating boards in sound proofing materials, heat resistant and water resistant materials. The composite comprises a reinforcing material and a silicate matrix, the silicate matrix being formed from a soluble alkali silicate or alkyl silicate in admixture with a hardening agent thereof.</p> |