Car bodies are exposed to high dynamic loads, and - in view of passive safety purposes - clearly defined deformation behavior. In addition, stiffness, eigenmode behavior, production related aspects and costs play a role in car body design. Because of the relatively brittle material characteristics, minerals have not been applied in car body design yet. But this is an interesting perspective. What do you think: Which characteristics make minerals suitable for such an application?

Kind regards, 

Mario 

Hello Dear Mario 

Some minerals have flexibility future for example Micas and Asbesto

Probably use in car body 

What do you think about this subject?

Dear Nasim Hajalilouyebonab,

Yes, I agree that some minerals have amazing characteristics. Sheet silicates like Micas are used as insulators, in sensor technologies or electrical components like capacitors. Asbesto minerals and fibers have great thermal and mechanical characteristics, but a dangerous impact on health. Anyway, these modern mineral-based materials could find their way in automotive applications in very specific areas.

Kind regards,

Mario