Glass-Fiber Papers.

Some of the problems encountered in the development by the National Bureau of Standards of a paper made entirely of glass fibers are discussed, and the present process of making such paper on a Fourdrinier paper machine is described. Characteristic physical and other properties of the paper are mentioned, and its present commercial uses are listed. The possible use of glass fiber paper for printing, writing, and records is considered. Its advantages and disadvantages for such use are discussed, and the kind of research that would need to be done is indicated.