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)(Brady1971)
Synonyms and Related Terms
ceramic paper
Additional Information
G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, 10th edition, McGraw-Hill, New York, 1971.
Authority
- G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 646