3. Insulating materials
3.1 Classification
There are different ways of classifying insulation.
SCROLL TO TOP3.1.1 Depending on their origin
Animal or plant origin. For thermal insulation, only cork is sometimes used, and more rarely compounds based on wood fibers and shavings. These materials are sensitive to the risk of fire, which is strongly discouraged in industrial applications.
Mineral origin. These include glass or rock mineral wools, glass fibers, silicates, ceramics, cellular glass, perlite...
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