Basalt - is a dark-colored, hard, and durable extrusive igneous rock that is rich in iron and magnesium, with a typical Mohs hardness of 5-6 and density around 2.9 g/cm³. Its fine-grained or glassy texture and composition of plagioclase feldspar, pyroxene, and sometimes olivine make it suitable for building materials, insulation, and filtration.
Continuous Basalt Fiber – (hereinafter – “CBF”) is a unique inorganic product based on mineral material, which has natural properties of high mechanical strength as well as tear wear, impact, corrosion, high thermal and chemical resistance, lightweight and environmental friendliness.
Chopped basalt fiber - is a short, discontinuous fiber produced by cutting continuous basalt filaments into specific lengths (typically 3–24 mm). These fibers are derived from natural volcanic basalt rock, melted at high temperatures and extruded into fine strands before being chopped.
When added to concrete, asphalt, polymers, or other composite materials, chopped basalt fibers act as a reinforcement. They improve tensile strength, crack resistance, impact resistance, and durability without significantly increasing weight. Unlike synthetic fibers, basalt fibers are naturally non-corrosive, fire-resistant, and eco-friendly, making them a sustainable alternative to steel or glass fibers.
Due to the characteristics and properties continuous basalt fibers, basalt super-thin (STCBF) and thin continuous basalt fibers (TCBF), basalt fabrics (CBFF), chopped CBF (CCBF), basalt tapes (CBFT), basalt scales (BS) have an unusually wide perspective of applications in various industries such as: rocket and aerospace, construction, defense, oil and gas, chemical, automotive, shipbuilding, electronics, sport and leisure, medical, fireproofing, nuclear waste storages and composites.