Knowde Enhanced TDS
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
- Composites End Use
- Typical End Uses
- Friction Materials- Reinforcement / Wear
- Gaskets- Heat Resistance
- Plastics- Shape Retention
- Vacuform Shapes- High temp refractory (Firelogs)
- Caulks and Sealants- Heat resistance & viscosity modifier
Properties
- Typical Properties
- Chemical Composition
Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
Aspect Ratio | 200 - 400 | — | — |
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) | 5 - 2 | mm | — |
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 | 5.0 | % average by weight | — |
Operating Temperatures | max. 815 | °C | — |
Refractive Index | 1.62 - 1.64 | — | — |
Shrinkage (871°C) | 2.4 | % | — |
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 MX and FIBROXTM 030 MX with fiber indexes of 95% and 97% respectively. Additionally, application specific surface treatments can be integrated into the process.