General Information
Silica fabric is made using smooth strands of silicon dioxide (94%), which is subsequently treated to give it high resistance to abrasion, mechanical stress and temperature. This fabric is recommended for a wide range of applications in thermal insulation and protection.
Temperature
1600�C
Grammage
610 gr/m2 (thickness 0,7 mm )
1220 gr/m2 (thickness 1,4 mm )
Properties
- High resistance to temperature
- Resistant to thermal shock
- Low thermal conductivity
- High mechanical resistance
- Resistant to abrasion
- Fireproof
Applications
It is basically employed to make screens and protective clothing used for welding, protection curtains against high temperatures and sparks from molten metal, blankets for the controlled cooling of metal, curtains in continuous furnaces, coating electrical conduits and wiring, insulating mattresses, etc.
Chemical composition
- SiO2 : 94 %
- Al2O3 : 4 %
- Na2O: 2%
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Silica
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