Synthetic Mineral Fibres (SMF)
Synthetic Mineral Fibres (SMF) : A group of materials that include (SMF) glass fibre, mineral wool and ceramic fibre, used as insulation and as a reinforcing agent. These may be classified into three categories depending on their fibre diameter: Mineral wool (a) rockwool, slagwool; and (b) fibreglass with a mean fibre diameter greater than 3 micrometres, used for general insulation purposes. Ceramic fibre with a mean fibre diameter of between 1 and 3 micrometres, typically used for high-temperature insulation and fireproof expansion joints in the building industry and for general insulation. Superfine fibres with a mean fibre diameter of less than 3 micrometres. Superfine fibres are used in highly technical applications such as aircraft manufacture and are rarely encountered in New Zealand
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