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Asbestos is the name given to a group of naturally occurring magnesium aluminum silicate minerals that readily separate into long flexible fibers and are resistant to heat and corrosion.
Asbestos is known to cause asbestosis, lung cancer, and mesothelioma and is suspected of contributing to other diseases.
Six forms of asbestos have been commercially used.
- Chrysotile (White asbestos)
- Grunerite, Amosite (Brown Asbestos)
- Crocidolite, (Blue Asbestos)
- Tremolite
- Actinollite
- Anthophylite
Asbestos is a fibrous mineral that is flame resistant.
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∙ 15y agoInsulation is a product which is placed to prevent the transfer of heat, or of electricity, from a place where we want it to a place where we don't want it. Asbestos insulation is insulation that contains asbestos fibers, among other things. Asbestos insulation can be found on older steam boilers, industrial hot water boilers, steam and hot water pipes, and in other, similar applications.
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∙ 14y agoAsbestos is a naturally occurring magnesium aluminum silicate mineral with long, thin fibrous crystals.
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∙ 9y agoAsbestos-Containing Material ) means any material containing more than one percent asbestos.
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Can asbestos damage the nervous system?
No, asbestos does not damage the nervous system. Asbestos can damage the respiratory system and lungs.
Is magnesium in asbestos?
Yes. Magnesium is one component of asbestos.
Is asbestos sustainable?
no
How do you know if asbestos is in your vinyl?
To find out if asbestos is in your vinyl, have a small sample collected and analyzed by a qualified laboratory.
Is Asbestos Dangerous?
It is agreed world wide that asbestos is dangerous. The World Health Organisation released figures in 2006 that identified over 4000 deaths in that year relating to asbestos in the UK, 180000 world wide.
What are the components of asbestos?
Asbestos is a silicate with traces of magnesium and/or aluminum, depending on specific composition.
Is Silica a form of Asbestos?
Asbestos is a form of silica only in the broadest sense. It is a silicate of specific composition and with a specific geological history that makes it able to cleave into fibrous fragments.
What is the difference in silicates such as asbestos mica and quartz?
The difference is in their chemical composition and crystal structure which gives them different properties.
What element is fire resistant it's material no longer used due to its carcinogenicity?
Asbestos (particularly blue asbestos)
What is the likely chemical composition of soot following a fire within a non asbestos containing brick building having Sythetic Mineral fiber insulation?
I do not know the exact/possible chemical composition. It is mainly composed of carbon (which means it needs to include oxygen) so the composition would include C and O.
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.
