Asbestos and Other Fibrous Materials

Download or read book Asbestos and Other Fibrous Materials written by H. Catherine W. Skinner and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 1988-11-03 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive sourcebook describes the chemical, physical, and mineralogical aspects of fibrous inorganic materials, both synthetic and naturally occurring. A general description of the fibrous state, the range of compounds that can adopt this form, and an overview of the characteristics unique to such materials form the backbone of the book . The authors also assess the application and use of asbestos and other fibrous materials in industry and evaluate their potential as health hazards. The information gathered here will be highly useful to medical investigators and legal professionals involved in environmental health.