At one time, some DID use asbestos. Newer logs (last 30 yrs or so) use ceramics or mineral wool- no asbestos.
Yes
since asbestos was used for very different purposes, its replacement materials are different, depending on the use. For example, calcium silicate replaces asbestos in boiler insulation, but not in brake pads.
Asbestos (particularly blue asbestos)
Yes, i want toast with peanut butter on it...
At one time, some DID use asbestos. Newer logs (last 30 yrs or so) use ceramics or mineral wool- no asbestos.
Vermiculite is a by product of asbestos so it not really asbestos free.
Yes
Asbestos roofs are secured in the same manner as non-asbestos roofs that use similar materials.
Friable asbestos is material that contains asbestos fibers and that can be crumbled into dust in the hand without the use of tools.
Irony is the opposite of its literal meaning. An example of an ironic ad is the ad for asbestos in 1981. It says "When life depends on it, you use asbestos". As we all know asbestos causes cancer so that is pretty ironic.
Asbestos has been used for thousands of years, with evidence of its use dating back to ancient civilizations like the Greeks and Romans. However, it was Finnish geologist Johan Gottlieb Gahn who is credited with discovering the mineral in its modern form in the late 18th century.
While some countries began banning asbestos or restricting its use in the the 1970's others continue to permit its use. Although use of asbestos is limited in the United States, it has not been banned or "outlawed."
You can machine asbestos pipe but doing so requires the use of very specialzed equipment andis not usually a good idea. Look for an alternative material.
Asbestos is composed of non biodegradable minerals including chrysotile, crocidolite, and amosite. So, Asbestos is non-biodegradable and it is toxic.
the use of asbestos in buildings in the UK started around 1890, the used of Blue and Brown asbestos was banned in 1985, with White asbestos being banned in <strong>1999</strong>.
If it becomes airborne, yes, you can inhale asbestos. Doing so is not thought to be healthy.