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What is the composition of asbestos?
Asbestos is the name given to a group of naturally occurring magnesium aluminum silicate minerals that readily separate into long flexible fibers and are resistant to heat and corrosion.Asbestos is known to cause asbestosis, lung cancer, and mesothelioma and is suspected of contributing to other diseases.Six forms of asbestos have been commercially used.Chrysotile (White asbestos)Grunerite, Amosite (Brown Asbestos)Crocidolite, (Blue Asbestos)TremoliteActinolliteAnthophyliteAsbestos is a fibrous mineral that is flame resistant.
What are the types of products used in the 1800s with asbestos in it?
Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral, and has been in use a LONG time. There was even a mention of a type of cloth in Roman times that could be cleaned by throwing it into a very hot fire- the dirt burned away, leaving clean cloth- asbestos. In the 1800s, the steam engine was coming into use. Asbestos was used as insulation on boilers and steam lines. It was also used as an early electrical insulator.
What does asbestos look like?
Asbestos is a fiberous mineral. It is hard to describe its appearance but white asbestos has a look similar to cotton wool, whereas brown and blue asbestos look similar to crushed timber but on a much much smaller scale. It is not possible to look at a manufactureed product with the naked eye and determine whether it contains asbestos. An experienced minerologist might be able to identify raw, unprocessed asbestos by sight, but where exposure and health is a concern, lab analysis should be relied upon.
Why do mineral oil undergo the saponification?
Mineral oil can not be saponified.it is bcoz it doesnt contain acids necessery to produce phenomenon..animal fats and vegetable oils can be saponified due to presence of acid in them...
Must all rocks form crystals?
All rock does not contain mineral crystals. Obsidian, or volcanic glass, in particular is a rock that has cooled so quickly from lava that mineral crystals were not able to form.
Did qypsum company mineral wool insulation contain asbestos?
Mineral wool is made from melted rock and did not contain asbestos. It was a less effective, but less costly, alternative to asbestos containing products.
Does Johns-Manville rock-wool insulation contain asbestos?
No. Rockwool or mineral wool insulation is mineral fibers from volcanic rock heated and spun into a cotton candy texture and has never been reported to have been manufactured using asbestos.
Which mineral do objects that require heat insulation usually contain?
Objects that require heat insulation usually contain minerals such as asbestos, vermiculite, or silica. These minerals have high heat resistance properties and are commonly used in insulation materials to prevent heat transfer.
Does red top mineral wool contain asbestos?
what dose it contain in it
Does mount Everest contain asbestos?
No, Mount Everest does not contain asbestos. Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that is typically found in rocks and soil in specific locations, but it is not known to be present on Mount Everest.
Asbestos a mineral?
asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral
What is the composition of asbestos?
Asbestos is the name given to a group of naturally occurring magnesium aluminum silicate minerals that readily separate into long flexible fibers and are resistant to heat and corrosion.Asbestos is known to cause asbestosis, lung cancer, and mesothelioma and is suspected of contributing to other diseases.Six forms of asbestos have been commercially used.Chrysotile (White asbestos)Grunerite, Amosite (Brown Asbestos)Crocidolite, (Blue Asbestos)TremoliteActinolliteAnthophyliteAsbestos is a fibrous mineral that is flame resistant.
Is asbestos metallic?
No. Asbestos is a mineral, not a metal.
Is Asbestos a metal?
No. Asbestos is a mineral, not a metal.
What is the source of asbestos?
Asbestos is a mineral that is mined.
What does asbestos smell like?
Asbestos is a mineral and has no smell.
Is asbestos organic?
No. Asbestos is an inorganic, fibrous mineral.
