The Impact Of Asbestos Fibres
Asbestos is a naturally occurring form of fibrous silicate minerals. Unlike other minerals, asbestos is made up of fibres, not particles. It has many favourable properties, including heat resistance, high tensile strength and insulation. It occurs in many different natural forms and is generally cheap to mine and refine. Asbestos has been used throughout human history across a range of industries. However, at the start of the 20th Century, it became clear asbestos fibres were a dangerous mineral capable of [...]
