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You might be able to buy a sample of asbestos from a shop that caters to people interested in minerals. However, because of the hazards associated with asbestos, it is not widely available in native form unless encapsulated in plastic.
More generally, asbestos is or was mined in South Africa, Quebec, Russia, and parts of the US, among other locations. Mostly, it is mined in Russia and South Africa these days.
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When did Asbestos Strike happen?
Asbestos Strike happened in 1949.
Was asbestos used in refrigeraters?
Asbestos was used in the making of refridgerators and fridges
Does asbestos form a secondary pollutant?
Asbestos does not form secondary pollutants. It is a chemically inert fiber.
Can asbestos rock be woven?
Yes, if asbestos rock is milled to separate it into fibers, those fibers can be woven pretty much the way cotton or linen can be woven. This used to be the way asbestos was used in electrical insulation, fire blankets, theatrical fire curtains, and a variety of other products. Because of the adverse health effects associated with breathing asbestos dust, these products are no longer made from asbestos.
Is asbestos a good conductor of electricity?
Yes, asbestos has been used as an electrical insulator in cables, fuse boxes, fuses etc.
What element is fire resistant it's material no longer used due to its carcinogenicity?
Asbestos (particularly blue asbestos)
What is an asbestos square?
An asbestos square is a square of a material that contains asbestos in it.
Difference between asbestos and non asbestos gasket?
The difference between the two is that an asbestos gasket uses asbestos as a reinforcing fiber while a non-asbestos gasket does not.
What is asbestos abatement?
Buildings were often built with materials that contained asbestos. Asbestos abatement is the removal of the asbestos, or other treatment such as encapsulation, that will prevent asbestos fibers from being released into the air.
Where can one find information on asbestos services?
For asbestos inspection, visit the Asbestos Inspection Services website. For asbestos removal, Asbestos Removal, Inc. or Alpha Environ are better choices.
What is an Asbestos leak?
There is no such thing as an asbestos leak, unless you have a container of asbestos and the container is leaking.
What is manufacturing process of asbestos?
Asbestos is generally manufactured by processing mined asbestos fibers.
Does cotton have asbestos in it?
Not naturally, cotton does not contain asbestos.
Is Asbestos a metal?
No. Asbestos is a mineral, not a metal.
What is the symbol of asbestos?
There is no international symbol for asbestos.
Is asbestos metallic?
No. Asbestos is a mineral, not a metal.
What is the source of asbestos?
Asbestos is a mineral that is mined.
