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Record 1 1996-03-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Strength of Materials
  • Technical Textiles
CONT

Asbestos is a fiber which has remarkable properties (total fire resistance, high thermal insulation, good electrical insulation, good resistance to alkalis) but which presents a definite health hazard.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Résistance des matériaux
  • Textiles techniques
CONT

[...] l'amiante présente des qualités remarquables concernant les points suivants : température d'utilisation continue > 800°C; incombustibilité totale; pouvoir isolant thermique élevé; bonnes propriétés d'isolation électrique; bonne résistance aux bases. [...] L'amiante [...] dangereuse pour la santé, a pu être remplacé dans presque toutes ses applications. [...] Extrême finesse [...] et foisonnement extrêmement important [des fibres d'amiante] : de ces deux caractéristiques découlent les dangers de maladies professionnelles rassemblées sous le nom d'asbestose. [...] L'amiante entre dans la catégorie des fibres biologiquement dangereuses [...].

Spanish

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