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APPENDIX A
TABLE 7
COMPOSITION AND PROPERTIES OF ASBESTOS MINERALS (Continued)
Approximate Formula
Radioactive Contaminant* (uuc/g fiber)
Th238 Ra226
Phvsical Properties Flexibility Length Texture Tensile strength Acid resistance Heat resistance Ob Spinnability
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Chrvsotile 0.14 0.07
Crocidolite
0.02 <0.01
Amosite
0.55 0.05 0.15
Very flexible Short to 3* Harsh to silky Very high Fairly soluble Good Very good
Fair to good Short to 3" Harsh to soft Very high Very good Poor Fair
Good
hn to 6"
Coarse but plial Fair Good Good Fair
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