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Wanted: The perfect asbestos substitute

Journal Article · · Chemical Engineering (New York); (United States)
OSTI ID:6087797
The quest continues for commercially viable asbestos replacements. To date, no single product has emerged that is as inert, strong or incombustible as thin fibrous silicate mineral. Traditionally, asbestos has been woven into cloths and garments, compressed into boards, gaskets, and pipe coverings, and used as a filler and reinforcement in paint, asphalt, cement and plastic. Ever since health concerns began to surface about this fibrous mineral, industrial use has been on the wane. The paper describes the many materials being tested for various purposes as an asbestos substitute.
OSTI ID:
6087797
Journal Information:
Chemical Engineering (New York); (United States), Journal Name: Chemical Engineering (New York); (United States) Vol. 100:1; ISSN CHEEA3; ISSN 0009-2460
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English