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  • Materials ed. 1 - Basalt

    By ncecchi
    Oct 4, '12 9:59 AM EST

    Let’s talk about materials. Basalt is an extrusive igneous rock with an extremely fine material structure, making it largely homogenous. When heated to 1500 degrees Centigrade and extruded through very fine holes, basalt produces a fibrous filament, similar to carbon fibers or glass fibers... View full entry



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