Glass Fiber From a Natural Gas Fireplace
In this photograph glass fibers that have crystallized and smaller glass fibers that have not crystallized are
both evident. This sample was collected from a natural gas fireplace. Fibers like these were found on living room surfaces in this home.
Transmitted Off Crossed Circular Polarized Light Illumination
Definition/Function:
Some formulations of glass fiber can begin to crystallize and become very fragile over time at elevated temperatures.
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