IDENTIFICATION OF ASBESTOS IN FIBRE-CEMENT BOARD (URALITE)

In this project, a sample of fibre cement board was analysed in order to identify the possible presence of asbestos (a variety of asbestos).

As it is well known, this material can generate risks for health and the environment, so its identification is crucial in order to proceed to its removal or isolation.

The techniques used for the characterisation were the observation by Loupe-Videomicroscope, X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) and high resolution Environmental Scanning Electron Microscopy.

Finally, the use of these techniques made it possible to confirm the presence of asbestiform asbestos in the sample.