Reinforced reaction injection moulding

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-010129",
  "term": "Reinforced reaction injection moulding",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A form of reaction injection moulding in which short reinforcing fibres, typically glass, are blended into one of the liquid reactive components before mixing and injection, so the cured part is stiffer and stronger than the unfilled polymer. The reactive liquids polymerize in the mould to give a fibre-filled moulding, such as a polyurethane panel. It differs from structural RIM, where continuous fibre mats are laid in the mould before injection.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "see_also": [
    "reaction injection moulding"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2007, 79, 1801. 'Definitions of terms relating to the structure and processing of sols, gels, networks, and inorganic-organic hybrid materials (IUPAC Recommendations 2007)' on page 1825 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779101801)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/reinforced-reaction-injection-moulding/"
}