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1) fireproof
2) waterproof
3) insulative
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Acids give soaps their useful properties?
Nope, bases actually gives soaps their useful properties.
What properties of steel make it more useful than chalk?
Steel is more useful than chalk for three reasons that i know of these properties are Strength, Durability, and the strength to hold heavy amounted things sorry if this wasnt what you were looking for... but this is all i got :)
Should asbestos be classified as a chemical?
While all matter is made up of chemicals, a more useful classification is to recognize that asbestos is a mineral, rather than to call it a chemical.
What property is the least useful for identifying minerals?
All properties are useful there is no one property that is "least useful".
What are the five properties of asbestos?
Mechanical strength, acid resistant, alkaline resistant, non-conductive, heat resistant.
Why was asbestos used in the past?
Asbestos was used in the past because it had useful properties and its hazards were not widely understood. Its useful properties included the fact that it could be woven into cloth like cotton or wool, but it would not burn, or it could be used to make filters. It was a good insulator against heat and it was not attacked by, nor did it react with, most chemicals.
What properties made asbestos suitable for construction in the past?
Asbestos was light, strong, fibrous and did not conduct heat or electricity.
How was asbestos discovered?
Asbestos has been known for thousands of years. No one remembers who first figured out that it was a useful sort of rock.
Why is vanadium pentoxide preferred to platinized asbestos as a catalyst during catalytic oxidation of SO2?
Asbestos is avoided because his carcinogenic properties.
What are the useful element properties in groups three through twelve on the periodic table?
zinc and chromium
Why are asbestos pads used in the laboratory?
Asbestos does not burn at temperatures that are normally reached in lab work, and has excellent insulating properties. Thus it is useful for a variety of applications involving high temperatures, from handling molten glass and metal to providing a protective surface beneath heat sources. Asbestos pads for lab use are manufactured to strict standards, to prevent the fibers from being released into the air where they can be breathed. Asbestos is harmless unless the fibers are inhaled.
Where do you find asbestos in domestic properties?
In older domestic properties, you may find asbestos in:exterior transite sidinghot water and steam pipe insulationvinyl floor tile and masticspackling compound on sheet rock seams
Acids give soaps their useful properties?
Nope, bases actually gives soaps their useful properties.
What chemical or physical properties make asbestos a good insulator?
Asbestos was generally used on steel I-beams in buildings to insulate from fire and electrical damage.
Was asbestos used in insulation in 1973?
Yes, asbestos was commonly used in insulation in 1973 due to its heat-resistant properties. However, its use has since declined due to health concerns associated with inhaling asbestos fibers.
What properties of steel make it more useful than chalk?
Steel is more useful than chalk for three reasons that i know of these properties are Strength, Durability, and the strength to hold heavy amounted things sorry if this wasnt what you were looking for... but this is all i got :)
Whats asbestos siding and how is it better?
Asbestos siding is a type of siding that was used between the 1920's and 1970's. There are health concerns with the use of asbestos on homes now. Asbestos was then added to cement to provide support, fire-retardant properties, and insulating. You can compare asbestos siding to others on the internet or go to a home-improvement stores.
