Enhanced TDS
Knowde-enriched technical product data sheet
Identification & Functionality
- Reinforcement Form
- Reinforcement Material
- Composite Materials Functions
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Materials Features
- Features
- High Fiber Index
- Excellent Tensile Strength
- Thermal Stability
- Consistent Uniformity
- Non Asbestos
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
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Aspect Ratio 40 -60 - - Density 2.7 - 2.9 g/cc - Devitrification Temperature min. 843 °C - Fiber Diameter (Population) 5 - 6 microns - Fiber Diameter Range 1- 20 microns - Fiber Length (Average) 300 - 500 microns - Fiber Tensile Modulus (1.5 - 6) x 10⁶ psi - Fiber Tensile Strength 80000.0 psi - Hardness 6.0 Mohs - Melting Point min. 1093 °C - Non-Fibrous Material (Average by weight) 5.0 % - Operating Temperatures max. 815 °C - Refractive Index 1.62 - 1.64 - - Shrinkage (871°C) 2.4 % - - Chemical Composition
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Alumina Content 10 - 16 % - Calcium Content 15 - 25 % - Magnesia Content 5 - 10 % - Other 6 - 10 % - Silica Content 40 - 50 % -
Safety & Health
- Safety
Follow good safety and industrial hygiene practices during handling of all products. Take necessary precautions and wear the appropriate personal protective equipment as needed. Read material safety data sheets and related literature on products before specification and/or use.
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Type
- Availability
Two versions of this world class engineered fiber are available: FIBROXTM 300 HD and FIBROXTM 300 HDS with fiber indexes of 95%. Additionally, other surface treatments can be integrated into the process