Fibrox™ 100 FC

Fibrox™ 100 FC is produced from high purity mineral ores in an electric arc furnace, the precisely designed fiber is used as a reinforcing material in a variety of composite end-uses including friction materials; quality plastics; paints; caulks; sealants, coatings and gaskets. Fibrox™ 100 FC specialty fiber is a quality reinforcement / filler material with a fiber index of 90% to 93%. It boasts thermal stability, consistent uniformity and excellent tensile strength and is the perfect alternative to asbestos.

Brand: Fibrox (5 products)

Reinforcement Material: Mineral

Reinforcement Form: Milled Fiber

Features: Heat Resistance, High Purity, High Tensile Strength, Wear Resistant

Technical Data Sheet

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Knowde-enriched technical product data sheet

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Name
Reinforcement Form
Reinforcement Material
Composite Materials Functions
CAS No.
7631-86-9
EC No.
231-545-4
Technologies
Product Families

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applications
Composites End Use
Typical End Uses
  • Friction Materials- Reinforcement / Wear
  • Gaskets- Heat Resistance
  • Plastics- Shape Retention
  • Paints- Coverage and Coating Strength
  • Caulks and Sealants- Heat resistance & viscosity modifier

Properties

Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density2.7 - 2.9g/cc-
Devitrification Temperaturemin. 843°C-
Fiber Diameter (by population)5 - 6microns-
Fiber Diameter Range1- 20microns-
Fiber Length (Average)125 ± 50microns-
Fiber Tensile Modulus(1.5 - 6) x 10^6psi-
Fiber Tensile Strength80000.0psi-
Hardness6.0Mohs-
Melting Pointmin. 1093°C-
Non-Fibrous Material7 - 10% average by weight-
Operating Temperaturesmax. 815°C-
Refractive Index1.62 - 1.64--
Shrinkage (871°C)2.4%-
Chemical Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Aluminium Oxide Content10 - 16%-
Calcium Oxide Content15 - 25%-
Magnesium Oxide5 - 10%-
Other6 - 10%-
Silicon Oxide40 - 50%-

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Typical Packaging

In 50 lb plastic or lined paper bags.