SEMINAR ON

BASALT ROCK
FIBRE

BY
TAPASI SWAIN
1661031013
INTRODUCTION
ROCK
It is a naturally occurring solid
aggregate of minerals.
BASALT ROCK
It is an igneous rock formed
from frozen lava. It occupies 1/3 of
earths crust. Plentiful in
Michigans upper peninsula. In
India it occurs in deccan traps .
 BASALT ROCK
FIBRE
It is a material made from extremely
fine fibers of basalt, which is composed
of the minerals plagioclase, pyroxene,
and olivine.
KEY PROPERTIES OF BASALT
FIBERS
Thermal resistance
Mechanical strength
Chemical resistance
Ecological friendliness
COMPARISON WITH E-
GLASS
BASALT E-GLASS
Tensile strength,Mpa 3000-4840 3100-3800

Elastic modulus , Gpa 93-110 72.5-75.5

Elongation at break ,% 3.1-6 4.7

Specific gravity 2.65-2.8 2.5-2.62

Max temperature of 650 380
application , Celsius

Melting temperature , 1470 1120

Celsius
 BASALT SOURCES FOR
FIBER PRODUCTION
Temperature history and rate of cooling of
lava
Slow cooling results in segregation and
precipitation
Weathering and oxidation over-time
Chemical characteristics and uniformity of
basalt quarry are essential for good fibers.
Manufacturing should be close to suitable
basalt quarries and inexpensive energy.
SPINNING OF BASALT
FIBER
Though basalt stones are available in
different compositions, only certain
compositions and characteristics can be
used for making the continuous filaments
with a diameter range of 9 to 24 microns.
Compounds present in the basalt rock may
vary, especially the SiO2 content depending
on their nature and origin. Basalt rocks with
SiO2 content about 46% (acid basalt) are
suitable for fiber production.
BASALT QUARRY [ESSINGEN -EIFEL]
MANUFACTURING
PROCESS OF BASALT
FIBRE
Quarried basalt rock is first crushed,

then washed and moved into melting

baths in gas-heated furnaces. under
temperature of 1460-1500 C. Here,
the process is simpler than glass fiber
processing because the basalt fiber
has a less complex composition.
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BASALT FIBRE PRODUCTION

1. Tank for sizing

2. Furnace
3. Bushing
4. Sizing applicator
5.Tray for used sizing
collection
6. Winder
7. Spool
8. Tank for used sizing
Molten basalt flows from furnace through a
platinum-rhodium bushing with 200, 400 ,800 or
more holes and the fibers can be drawn from the
melt under hydrostatic pressure
A sizing is applied to the surface of the fibers by
a sizing applicator to impart strand integrity,
lubricity, and resin compatibility.
Finally, a winder allows to release some large
spools of continuous basalt filament.
PICTORIAL VIEW FOR TECHNOLOGICAL
PROCESS OF MANUFACTURING
 PRODUCTS OF
BASALT FIBER
Basalt continuous fibers
1. Basalt plastic pipes
2. Basalt super thin fibers
3. Basalt roving
 BASALT CONTINUOUS
FIBERS
Basalt Continuous Fiber (BCF) is a raw material for the
production of various types of materials & products.
APPLICATIONS
Reinforcing material for concrete & asphalt, concrete
covering for roads, airport runways & taxiways.
Filters for industrial & residential waste waters, filters
for smoke & dust emissions of industrial enterprises.
Reinforcing nets for construction.
Reinforcing a Reinforcing a
concrete bridge deck civic water fountain
- Northern Ireland, UK development
- Warsaw, Poland
 Reinforcement nets

Volcano wrap that resists

gasoline & engine chemicals runwayat
& withstands high Bordeaux-Merignac
 BASALT PLASTIC PIPES

Basalt fiber composite pipes are obtained by

winding basalt threads, fabrics, prepegs
impregnated with a binder.
These pipes are useful as components for
shafts linings, building components, for
transporting corrosive liquids and gases in the
construction, industrial, agricultural and public
services sectors.
Basalt pipes are resistant to the action of fungi
and micro organisms.
 BASALT PLASTIC PIPES

Basalt Lined Ash Disposal Pipes

Great river energy

wear resistant basalt-lined piping extended
the reject pipings life and reduced
.maintenance requirements.
 BASALT SUPER THIN FIBERS
It has good heat-insulation qualities.
The material is absolutely nonflammable, it has
high thermo durability.
High chemical durability towards water, salt
solutions, alkali and acids.
APPLICATIONS :
Fireproof materials of fire protection systems
Heat and sound insulation material for the
manufacture of automobile mufflers, gaskets,
insulation screens, plastics, composites.
BASALT SUPER THIN FIBERS

PRODUCTION TECHNIQUES OF BSTF

BASALT SUPER THIN ALUMINATED FIBER

ROUND MARBEL
 BASALT ROVING
Basalt roving is bundle of continuous mono
directional complex basalt fibers.
Roving possesses high natural strength,
resistance to aggressive environments, long
service life and excellent electric insulating
properties.
APPLICATIONS: Filament winding of pipes,
tanks and cylinders
Reinforced plastics
 BASALT ROVING

Choppedbasalt rovingis mainly

used as a substitute of fiberglass

Rewinding of primary
string by machine
from bobbins on
basalt roving spool
 FIELDS OF APPLICATIONS
1.CONSTRUCTION:
Reinforcement of bridges, tunnels.
Internal waste pipes
Repair of cracks, local damage to
buildings & bridges.
Road construction
Petro chemical 2.PETRO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES:
industries
Chemical & wear proof
coverings of tanks.
pipelines, oil pipelines.
nonflammable coverings
& composite materials.
3.AGRICULTURE:
Land drainage pipes, pipes for
irrigation and hosing.

4.MACHINE BUILDING:
Parts or blocks of machines
operating under high temperatures Basaltroad application
or gas stream, For example the heat
shield for a re-entering space
vehicle.

5.ENGINEERING NETWORKS:
Oil and gas pipelines, pipes
for chemical products and
transportation of aggressive media.
High efficient seals & linings Vertical roller mills has
for pipelines. its applications in
power plants & in
Basalt Fiber Concrete Rebar
A distinctive feature of this rebar is high
corrosion resistance to aggressive
environments, namely to chloride salts, carbon
dioxide, nitrogen oxide.
It can even put uncoated chopped fiber
in concrete for crack resistance
High Strength compared to steel.
Light weight and flexibility makes installation

easier.
 Test of abasalt fiberrebar reinforce

Retaining curb wall

andconcrete rebarbefore
concretehas been poured
ADVANTAGES OF BASALT FIBER
Basalt fibers show 15-20% higher
tensile strength and modulus.
Better chemical resistance.
Extended operating temperature
range.
Better environmental
friendliness.
Recyclability.
The processing of basalt fibers
does not require special
equipment or technologies.
DISADVANTAGES OF BASALT
FIBER
The price of fibers made from basalt is
higher than those made of E-glass.
The American Concrete Institute,
Canadian Standards Association,
International Federation for Structural
Concrete and other internationally
recognized engineering code authorities
have not provided specific design
guidance for its use.
CONCLUSIONS
1. Basalt fibers have excellent set of properties like
Chemical
Thermal
Mechanical
environmental

2.It can replace glass in large part is widely used in

aerospace, petrochemical, automative and other areas
therefore basalt fiber is known as 21st century SILK
VOLCANIC CHANGE.
As a result of its characteristics and properties, basalt
fiber can be really considered as the material of OUR
FUTURE FOR A GREEN AND SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT
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