Wool

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Fibers Animal Fibers

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Wool

Data Table for: Fibers: Animal Fibers: Wool

Mechanical Properties

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Tensile strength 125 - 200 MPa
Elongation 20 - 40 %

Physical Properties

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Melting temperature 570 - 570 °C
Service temperature -100 - 400 °C
Density 1310 - 1310 kg/m3

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Author: Idemat 2003, Design for Sustainability, Delft University of Technology

General

     
Synonyms cashmere, mohair, quviut, vicuna, alpaca, angora
Remarks Elastic, not susceptible to dirt and grease, good heat- and electricity-isolator. Shrinks in water above 30C.Poor resistance against bases. Not inflammable, self extinguishing. Easy paintable. Three basic wool types:
- Merino (50-100 mm length fibers),
- Cross-bred types (75-200 mm length fibers)
- Carpet types (150-400 mm length fibers).
Fiber composition: 50% carbon, 24% oxigen, 16% nitrogen, 7% hydrogen and 3% sulfur.

Sample: Animal Fibers

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