ARG Fiber: WizARG™

WizARG™, a high-performance reinforcing material to enhance possibilities in the construction and civil engineering industries

WizARG™ is glass fiber provides exceptional resistance to alkali and acid with a high percentage of zirconia (ZrO₂). It is widely used as a reinforcing material in glass fiber reinforced concrete (GRC) and calcium silicate products, as well as a crack-prevention materials in mortar and concrete.

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What is WizARG™?

WizARG™ is a coined from "Wizard" and "Alkali Resistant Glass Fiber," symbolizing the ability to create freely, as if by magic. The red line in the logo represents a magic wand, embodying creativity, a vision of future potential, boundless possibilities, and continuous progress. The red and black color scheme reflects Japan's reliability and the product's strength.

Shapes

Chopped Strands

Roving

Scrim

Milled Fiber

Properties

Items	Unit	Property values
Coefficient of thermal expansion	×10^-6/K	9
Softening point	℃	830
Density	×10³kg/m³	2.8
Tensile strength	GN/m²	1.5
Young's modulus	GN/m²	74
Strain to failure	%	2
Weight loss rate in alkali-resistant testing (Tested in saturated cement solution at 80°C for 200 hours)	%	WizARG™：0.8 (E glass fiber: 10.5)
Weight loss rate in acid-resistant testing (Tested in 10% HCl solution at 80°C for 90 hours)	%	WizARG™：1.6 (E glass fiber: 42.9)
Weight loss rate in acid-resistant testing (Tested in 10% H₂SO₄ solution at 80°C for 90 hours)	%	WizARG™：1.2 (E glass fiber: 42.0)

The above values are for reference only and are not guaranteed or certified.

Alkali-resistance Comparison of alkali erosion (electrophotography)	Acid-resistance Comparison of acid erosion (electrophotograph)
WizARG™	WizARG™
No significant change observed.	No significant change observed.



NEG’s E Glass Fiber	NEG’s E Glass Fiber
The fibers are completely destroyed.	The fibers are completely destroyed.

About GRC

Glass Fiber Reinforced Cement (GRC) refers to concrete that is strengthened with alkali-resistant glass fibers, which are added to cement mortar or fresh concrete. By replacing the reinforcement typically provided by steel bars with glass fibers, GRC offers significant advantages as both an interior and exterior material.

Features

Adaptable to various environments
Ideal for both interior and exterior applications, including high-rise buildings, large-area ceilings, and coastal or offshore facilities.
Excellent design flexibility
Lightweight, reducing structural design limitations, and allowing for the integration of stones or tiles.
Expanding design possibilities
Offers the freedom to express textures like natural stone, wood grain, and tile patterns.