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Due to its properties of having high physical strength, resistance to chemicals, non-combustibility and good thermal and electrical insulation, asbestos was used in many building materials including roofing materials, siding, tile, mastic, caulk, insulation, etc. It was also used in car brakes, rope, paper, plastics, etc.
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∙ 14y agoAsbestos was a lightweight heat insulation for use on war ships and in engine and boiler rooms
Since it will not burn and can be woven like cotton or wool, it was used to make fireproof curtains, clothing, and electrical insulation.
As a fiber it added strength to vinyl tiles, concrete, plaster, and ceiling tiles.
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∙ 14y agoAsbestos was used in a wide variety of materials. These included:
- acoustical ceiling tiles
- floor tiles
- mastic (glue holding down floor tiles and moulding)
- pipe and boiler insulation
- acoustical plaster
- spackling compound
- fire blankets
- fireproof theatre curtains (fire curtains)
- gloves and larger garment for heat protection
- gaskets
- brake shoes
- electrical wiring insulation
- cement sheeting
- roofing tars
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∙ 11y agoIt does not burn.
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What is Asbestos gas?
There is no such thing as "asbestos gas." The closest you can come is suspended asbestos dust in air.
Is asbestos renewable or nonrennewable?
Asbestos is a non-renewable mineral.
What are the advantages of using bioleaching?
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What are the advantages of using a microscope?
We can see the microorganisms
What years were asbestos in building materials?
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>.
What about mobile homes using asbestos?
Have you seen any mobile homes 'using asbestos' ? I look at and work in many and have not seen any asbestos -just conventional construction.
When did James Hardie stop using asbestos?
James Hardie used asbestos in Hardiplank in Australia up until about 1981.
When did they quite using asbestos in vermiculite insulation?
Asbestos was not an intentional component in vermiculite, it was a contaminant in the material as taken from the ground. The only way to "quit using" it was to stop using vermiculite fro those sources.
When did they stop using asbestos in construction?
Asbestos use in construction significantly decreased in the 1980s and was largely banned in the late 1990s due to its links to serious health issues like lung cancer and mesothelioma. Today, there are strict regulations in place to control and monitor any remaining asbestos-containing materials in buildings.
Can you test for asbestos by trying to burn it?
No. The only way to accurately identify asbestos is by a laboratory test, typically using polarized light microscopy. Many things will not burn- one of which is asbestos.
What are the economic advantages of using a diaphragm cell for chlorine production?
Asbestos and polymers which make up the diaphragm are readily abundant and cheap and make the production of chlorine by the diaphragm method an economically advantageous process.
What are the economic advantages of using the diaphragm cell for Chlorine production?
Asbestos and polymers which make up the diaphragm are readily abundant and cheap and make the production of chlorine by the diaphragm method an economically advantageous process.
How are asbestos removed?
Asbestos is removed with create care by trained people using methods that are designed to prevent release of asbestos fibers to the air, and to control and capture any that are released. No one who is not trained and equipped to do this should attempt asbestos removal.
What is the problem of asbestos roofing sheet using in house?
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What has the author Hany H Zaghloul written?
Hany H. Zaghloul has written: 'Destruction and vitrification of asbestos using plasma arc technology' -- subject(s): Asbestos fibers, Asbestos in building, Environmental aspects, Environmental aspects of Asbestos fibers, Safety measures
Home Asbestos Testing?
form_title=Have Your House Tested for Asbestos form_header=Asbestos can be a danger to the health of your family and pets. In what year was your house built?=_ Have you ever previously tested for asbestos using self test kits?= () Yes () No What kind of insulation materials are used in the house?=_
Can asbestos roof tiles easily be copied using fibreglass?
Yes, most anything made with asbestos can be made using another kind of fiber. It is simply a matter of using a fiber that will impart the kind of properties needed for the particular application.
