Inventors:
Bizhong Zhu - Midland MI, US
Herschel H. Reese - Midland MI, US
Dimitris E. Katsoulis - Midland MI, US
John R. Keryk - Midland MI, US
Yuhong Wu - Cambridge MA, US
Frederick J. McGarry - Weston MA, US
Assignee:
Dow Coming Corporation - Midland MI
International Classification:
B32B 13/12
US Classification:
428451, 428524, 428413, 428500, 528 31, 528 32, 528 33
Abstract:
A fiber reinforced composite including layers of fibers, each layer being impregnated with a resin. The layers include in combination a layer of an addition cured silicone resin and a layer of an organic resin. The layers form a hybrid composite having a higher modulus retention at elevated temperatures than the addition cured silicone resin alone. The hybrid composite's mechanical properties are similar to the organic resin composite, but demonstrate enhanced thermal resistance and reduced flammability.