The many uses of Basalt include the following Basalt Guru
Jun 12, 2014#0183;#32;Basalt fibers, at present, exhibit a resistance to temperature superior to E glass fibers in the range 300500C. This opens the sector of high temperature insulation (HTI). Chopped Basalt fibers, nonwoven Basalt needled mats (lined or not with BCF fabrics) find their place in the construction of car and bike exhaust mufflers and of ovens. They are used for the heat insulation of gas turbines,