Asbestos
June 1st, 2006
What is it?
Asbestos is a group of minerals that are formed naturally as bundles of fibres, which can be separated into thin threads. These fibres are not affected by heat or chemicals and they do not conduct electricity. Hence, asbestos was once widely used in homes as insulation, sound absorption and for fire protection. For structural enhancement, it was also added to cement and pla ...