Quartz paper

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Description

A felted paper made from Quartz fibers. The quartz fibers are mixed with Clay, such as Bentonite, then dispersed on a paper-making machine to form a matted surface bound by clay, Quartz paper is used for electrical insulation. It has high dielectric strength and can withstand temperatures to 1700C (3000F)(Brady 1971)

Synonyms and Related Terms

ceramic paper

Resources and Citations

  • G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 646

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