DocumentCode
1288285
Title
Talc as a substitute for asbestos from a safety point of view
Author
Gill, Gordon J.
Volume
4
Issue
1
fYear
1988
Firstpage
19
Lastpage
22
Abstract
The history of the use of talc as an insulating material is presented. The purity requirements for this application are discussed, and methods for analyzing talc to be certain of the quality and purity of talc products obtained from a supplier are described.<>
Keywords
asbestos; health hazards; insulating materials; materials testing; quality control; safety; asbestos substitute; contamination; impurities; insulating material; purity requirements; safety; talc; Cable insulation; Dielectrics and electrical insulation; Electrical safety; Iron; Manufacturing; Minerals; Mining industry; Porcelain; Radar; Wire;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Electrical Insulation Magazine, IEEE
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0883-7554
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/57.816
Filename
816
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