FIBER 2

[mechnano]

Hai

May i know difference between Organic and Inorganic fibers
Alumina and graphite fibers are coming under which category

Thanks

 

[taada]

Generelly, organic fibers have only carbon and hydrogen atoms, rest are inorganic. alumina is for sure inorganic. But, not sure of graphite

 

[JLSeagull]

As graphite is carbon it is organic.

 

[Compositepro]

Graphite or carbon fiber is generally considered inorganic as there is no hydrogen. The definition of organic is not precise but the purpose is to categorize things together that have similar properties. Carbon fibers behave like other inorganic fibers like fiberglass and alumina.

 

[Ashereng]

Here is an excellent link on inorganic fibers.

http://www.technica.net/NF/NF2/efibreinorganiche.htm

One other characteristic they mention is that inorganic fibers are uninflammable.

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[nbucska]

Seagull:
Graphite is inorganic

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