Abstract: A vacuum formed part includes at least two layers with one layer including a catalyst and the other not including a catalyst. At least one of the layers is formed by applying a slurry to a die or mold and applying a vacuum to the die or mold. The other layer may be formed from a slurry or may be provided onto the die or mold in the form of a fiber mat or blanket.

Abstract: Nonwoven fiber mats include primarily B-glass fibers, and have a thickness of about 10 to about 700 microns and a basis weight of about 1 to 70 g/m2. The mats are generally thermally stable at temperatures of up to 650° C., and are suitable for use as battery separators.

Abstract: A high temperature resistant inorganic fiber includes 72 to 77.3 weight percent silica; 10.2 to 15 weight percent magnesia; 12.4 to 17 weight percent calcia; 0 to 1.5 weight percent alumina; and 0 to 0.6 weight percent total alkali oxides; the fiber has a use temperature of at least 1260° C.; the fiber may exhibit a shrinkage of greater than 5% after exposure to a temperature of 1400° C. for 24 hours; and the fiber may have a melt temperature of less than 1400° C.

Abstract: A method of producing fibers includes exposing an inorganic composition to a plasma plume, where the plasma plume has a temperature of at least 1500° C. and a bulk velocity of at least 350 m/s. A system for producing fibers includes a plasma torch to produce the plasma plume and a feeding device to introduce the inorganic composition to the plasma plume.

Abstract: A refractory coating material that can be used to coat a wide variety of surfaces or substrates to provide thermal and mechanical protection. The refractory coating material can withstand exposure to use temperatures of about 1500° C. and greater, yet the fibers contained therein exhibit low biopersistence in physiological fluids such as simulated lung fluid. Also disclosed are methods for making and utilizing the refractory coating material.

Abstract: A refractory coating material that can be used to coat a wide variety of surfaces or substrates to provide thermal and mechanical protection. The refractory coating material can withstand exposure to use temperatures of about 1500° C. and greater, yet the fibers contained therein exhibit low biopersistence in physiological fluids such as simulated lung fluid. Also disclosed are methods for making and utilizing the refractory coating material.

Abstract: A candle filter comprised of a hollow cylindrical tube having a wall with an interior surface and an exterior surface, wherein the candle filter comprises high temperature resistant inorganic fibers, at least one binder, and optionally a secondary binder, wherein the at least one binder and optional secondary binder is substantially uniformly distributed across the thickness of the candle filter wall. Also, a method for making the candle filter having at least one binder, and optionally a secondary binder at least substantially uniformly distributed across the thickness of the candle filter wall.

Abstract: A backup thermal insulation plate includes a colloidal inorganic oxide-impregnated, pressed and dried high-temperature-resistant inorganic-fiber blanket or board, the plate having a use temperature up to at least about 1000° C. and maintaining mechanical integrity after exposure to the use temperature, the plate having a density greater than or equal to about 500 kg/m3, and a compression resistance of at least about 50 kgf/cm2.