CeraTex 3170 Ceramic Fiber Paper

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CeraTex 3170 Paper is an alumino-silicate ceramic fiber-based non-woven fabric. It is manufactured through a special paper-making process with high purity washed fibers.

 Main Characteristics:

• White color, light-weight, flexible, good handling strength and good uniformity
• Resists temperature as high as 2300º F, fire resistant
• Low thermal conductivity, low heat storage, thermal shock resistant
• Good dielectric strength
• Excellent corrosion resistance (Resistant to most chemicals except hydrofluoric, phosphoric acids and concentrated alkalis).
• Good for die-cut and automatic stamping

 Chemical and Physical Data:

Density:                                    10 lb/cu.ft.

Chemical Composition: Al₂O₃:  47%; Total Al₂O₃ and SiO₂ >97%; Fe₂O₃:  < 1.0%          

Tensile Strength:                       25 PSI

LOI:                                         < 9%

            Working Temperature : 1,800° F for Continuous Use; 2300° F Maximum

Typical Applications 

• Thermal insulation, gasket, seal, separator, lining, etc. for high temperature and chemical resistant applications
• Fire protection, spark and molten metal protection
• High temperature electrical insulation
• High temperature filtration

Application industries: Steel and metallurgy, Petro-chemistry, Automotive, Aerospace, Appliance, and many others 

Standard Sizes

Thickness: 1/32", 1/16”, 1/8”, 1/4"

Width: 24" and 48"

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