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Asbestos is fire resistant because, as a silicate, it is basically a kind of rock and will not burn.
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Is mortar fire resistant?
yes ,its 100% fire resistant
What is fire resistant plastic called?
Fire-resistant plastic. There are several kinds.
Glasswares that can be heated on asbestos wire gauze?
These are thermal resistant glasswares (from borosilicate glass).
What metal is fire resistant?
silica
What is the one main function of asbestos?
There are several functions of asbestos, but probably the main one is fire-proofing. By the way, asbestos is a rock, and there are actually 5 different kinds. Only one of these can cause cancer.
What element is fire resistant it's material no longer used due to its carcinogenicity?
Asbestos (particularly blue asbestos)
Can you make plastic fire proof?
Yes. Coat or paint it with fire resistant material like asbestos.
Should I use asbestos for my house remodeling?
Asbestos is beneficial in many ways. It is fire-resistant, is sound absorbing, and is also resistant to electrical, heat, and chemical damage. However, some of the chemical properties of asbestos are known to cause lung cancer and mesothelioma, so I would consider it not an important part of a newer house remodeling.
Is asbestos flammable?
Yes
What are the five properties of asbestos?
Mechanical strength, acid resistant, alkaline resistant, non-conductive, heat resistant.
What is the most heat-resistant material invented circa 1995?
Asbestos
Is mortar fire resistant?
yes ,its 100% fire resistant
Is sheetrock fire resistant?
Yes, sheetrock is fire resistant.
What is fire resistant plastic called?
Fire-resistant plastic. There are several kinds.
Glasswares that can be heated on asbestos wire gauze?
These are thermal resistant glasswares (from borosilicate glass).
Is terrycot fire resistant?
You are probably thinking of the material called terracotta, which is fire resistant.
Which toddler bedding is fire resistant?
Dream On Me Visco is a fire resistant toddler mattress.
