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Lecture 10 - Asbestos Flashcards

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Asbestos

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Family of fibrous crystalline hydrated silicate materials

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Types of Asbestos

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Chrysotile (white), crocidolite (blue), amosite (brown)

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Where is Asbestos found

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Mined, naturally occurring material found in deposits, particularly large deposits in Canada and Russia

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Characteristics of Asbestos

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High tensile strength
durable
poor heat & electricity conduction
high chemical resistance
flame retardant
animal and vermin deterrent

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Products including asbestos

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Filters, mattresses, roofing shingles, brake pads and linings, ship and building insulation

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Drawbacks of Asbestos

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Airborne asbestos fibers are considered inhalation hazards.

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Lessons from Asbestos

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Blinded by advantages and benefits, willingly ignorant of risks or issues, justifying use even after health issues revealed

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