Enhanced TDS
Knowde-enriched technical product data sheet
Identification & Functionality
- Reinforcement Form
- Reinforcement Material
- Composite Materials Functions
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Materials Features
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 (by population) 5 - 6 microns - Fiber Diameter Range 1- 20 microns - Fiber Length (Average) 300 - 500 microns - Fiber Tensile Modulus (1.5 - 6) x 10^6 psi - Fiber Tensile Strength 80000.0 psi - Hardness 6.0 Mohs - Melting Point min. 1093 °C - Non-Fibrous Material max. 5 % by weight - Operating Temperatures max. 815 °C - Refractive Index 1.62 - 1.64 - - Shrinkage (871°C) 2.4 % -
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
Three versions of this world class engineered fiber are available: with fiber indexes greater than 95%. The available surface treatments include silane for the and a fatty acid for the .
- Standard Packaging
In 50 lb. bags (Note: Pulpable bags available)