Table 3 Characteristics of propylene fibers.
From: Impact of propylene fibers and industrial wastewater on the properties of self-compacting concrete
Physical and chemical properties | Amount |
|---|---|
Physical state | Pure polypropylene fiber |
Special weight | 0.91(gr/cm3) |
Alkalinity | 0 |
Sulfate | 0 |
Aerogenesis | Does not increase significantly |
Chloride content | 0 |
Fiber color | White |
Fiber length | 6 or 12 mm |
Fiber thickness | 18 to 30 microns |
Young’s modulus | 5.5 to 7.0 GPa |
Tensile strength | 350 (N/mm2) |
Melting point | 160 C |
