Basalt Fibers: Alternative to Glass? : CompositesWorld
Aug 01, 2006· While basalt fiber is still not widely used, it is slowly making its way into the hand of consumers. At price points that vary between Sglass (5/lb to 7/lb) and Eglass (/lb to /lb), basalt fibers have properties akin to Sglass. A common use is in the fire protection sector because of its high meltpoint.