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==Description==
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A thermoset organic fiber produced from a phenolic novolac resin. The precursor resin is melt-spun in a solution of formaldehyde and hydrochloric acid. The reaction occurs and fibers are formed and cured.
  
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== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
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phenolic fiber; novolac; novolak; novoloid fiber; phenol formaldehyde resin; Novolac®; Kynol®
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==Risks==
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== Physical and Chemical Properties ==
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* Composed of 76% carbon, 18% oxygen, & 6% hydrogen.
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* Soluble in ethanol.
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== Resources and Citations ==
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* G.S.Brady, ''Materials Handbook'', McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971  Comment: p. 297
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* Theodore J. Reinhart, 'Glossary of Terms', ''Engineered Plastics'', ASM International, 1988
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* Richard S. Lewis, ''Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary'', Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
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* Marjory L. Joseph, ''Introductory Textile Science'', Holt, Rinehart and Winston, Fort Worth, TX, 1986
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[[Category: Materials database]]

Revision as of 12:59, 5 December 2020

Description

A thermoset organic fiber produced from a phenolic novolac resin. The precursor resin is melt-spun in a solution of formaldehyde and hydrochloric acid. The reaction occurs and fibers are formed and cured.

Synonyms and Related Terms

phenolic fiber; novolac; novolak; novoloid fiber; phenol formaldehyde resin; Novolac®; Kynol®

Risks

Physical and Chemical Properties

  • Composed of 76% carbon, 18% oxygen, & 6% hydrogen.
  • Soluble in ethanol.

Resources and Citations

  • G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 297
  • Theodore J. Reinhart, 'Glossary of Terms', Engineered Plastics, ASM International, 1988
  • Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
  • Marjory L. Joseph, Introductory Textile Science, Holt, Rinehart and Winston, Fort Worth, TX, 1986