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What is a biodegradable material that becomes a pollutant if allowed to accumulate more rapidly than it can decompose?
Newspaper. Its not plastic because plastic is not biodegradable.
Are pencil shavings biodegradable or non-biodegradable?
BIodegradable - they're simply small pieces of wood. They would decompose over time.
What materials are non - biogradable?
Non-biodegradable material is in-organic or man-made matter that will not decompose. Any material that is non-biodegradable does not decay or breakdown into simpler forms of matter.This means that when disposed it, nature cannot reuse these material to fuel and it will remain as pollution in the environment.EXAMPLE OF NON-BIODEGRADABLEplastics (polyethylene, nylon, rayon, polyester, lexan, PVC (polyvinyl chloride), dacron).metals (iron, platinum, steel, tin, aluminum, lead, silver, gold, mercury, arsenic, bismuth, zinc, chromium...),ceramics (carbon fiber, fiberglass, kevlar),foams (cups, coolers),glasses,circuit boards/silicon based materials,noble gases and more.
Where might you find a use of gypsum in your home?
Gypsum is used in sheetrock, plaster, fertilizers, and filler in paper.
Why should substances be biodegradable?
this is due to the origin of the particular substance, i.e. if the substance is from an organic source the maximum chances of it being is biodegradable.similar is with in the case of non-biodegradable substances.and moreover the substances being a biodegradable or non-biodegradable majorly depends upon its contents.
IS SILK A BIODEGRADABLE MATERIAL?
YES Silk is a biodegradable material as it mixes with soil easily
Is card board a biodegradable material?
No
What is a biodegradable?
A biodegradable is a material which is capable of being decomposed by biological activity.
Is a can biodegradable?
An item that is not biodegradable is something that cannot be easily broken down by living organisms. A usual can is aluminum and this material is not biodegradable.
What is used in sheetrock?
Calcium sulphate dihydrate is the primary material in drywall.
Can you put sheetrock over tiles?
You cannot use sheetrock as flooring, period. If you meant on a wall, there is no reason you cannot put sheetrock over tiles. The question is why would you want to! Why not remove tiles and material behind, which is probably sheetrock, and then install new sheetrock. If it is an area prone to moisture you could use moisture resistant sheetrock. The job would look better and you would not lose the space by adding over existing material.
What is the Biodegradable material made off?
starch
Is sheetrock a non-combustible material?
No, it will burn, but needs very high heat to do it.
Is silk a material?
YES Silk is a biodegradable material as it mixes with soil easily
What is referring to a substance that can be decomposed by bacterial action?
Any substance that can be decomposed by bacterial action is referred to as biodegradable. For example, plastic is not biodegradable but paper is a biodegradable material.
What is a biodegradable card?
A biodegradable card is a card made of decayable material which allow the card to decay. a.k.a. ROT
Does sheetrock mold if it gets wet?
The core of the Sheetrock (gypsum) doesn't mold. But the paper that is on the front and back of the Sheetrock will mold. There are some types of Sheetrock that are green and are water resistant. And there is a new product that instead of using paper uses a fiberglass material, which makes it completely mold proof.
