Bioglass

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Contents 1 Material analysis 1.1 Traditional uses 1.2 Emerging uses / trends 1.3 Finish and aesthetic qualities 1.4 Surface forms / shapes 1.5 Cost analysis 2 Material properties 2.1 Primary structural use 2.2 Material performance 2.3 Dimensional and opening restriction 2.4 Acoustic property 2.5 Manufacturing process and assembly 3 Environmental Impact 3.1 LEED 4 Life Safety & Ratings 4.1 Flammability rating 4.2 Coefficient of friction 5 References 5.1 Notes 5.2 Student contributions 6 See also 6.1 Similar materials 6.2 Building references 7 External links 7.1 Additional resources 7.2 Leading manufacturers

Material analysis

MasterFormat Number: 06415

Traditional uses

• Solid surfacing for countertops, walls, floors

Emerging uses / trends

• See above

Finish and aesthetic qualities

• Translucent, nonporous slab material has a lightly textured, slip resistant surface. Smooth-surfaced slabs are also available.
• The product is available in the following colors: white, light green, blue, brown, and dark green.

Surface forms / shapes

• Material is available in slab form: 110"L x 47"W; 3/4" thick.
• Smooth-surfaced slabs are also available and are approximately 1" thick.
• All panels are supplied with faceted edges.

Cost analysis

• Bioglass retail price is approximately $160.00/sf

Material properties

Primary structural use

• See uses above.

Material performance

• Lightly textured, slip-resistance surface
• Closed surface, therefore easy cleaning with all traditional cleaning agents and solvents
• Can be sawed and drilled with water-cooled diamonds at the construction site
• Bending strength: Approx. >22 [N/mm]
• Tearing Strength: Approx 3.2 [KN]
• Elasticity Modeul: Approx. 57 [kN/mm_]
• Hardness (Mohs): 6
• Heat Expansion 20-100 degrees C: 7.95 [10-6/K]
• Heat Conductivity at 64 degrees C: 1.04 [W/m K]
• Specific Heat Capacity Cp: 0.7 [J/g K]
• Water absorption: <0.1 [Ma.-%]
• Frost resistance: No trials with visible defects
• Stain resistance: Class 1
• Chemical resistance: Class AA
• Acid resistance: Class AA
• Caustic resistance: Class A
• Fire class: Class A
• Surface wear: Class II, 300 revolutions

Dimensional and opening restriction

• See Surface Forms/Shapes above

Acoustic property

• N/A

Manufacturing process and assembly

• Made from 100% recycled glass, heated and agglomerated under pressure. ^[1]

Environmental Impact

• Bioglass is made from 100% recycled glass, and is also 100% recyclable.
• Cradle to Cradle Silver Certified
• Depending on the color, the product is either pre or post-consumer, or a blend.

LEED

• Bioglass will contribute to LEED certification as MR Credit 4-Recycled Content. ^[2]

Life Safety & Ratings

Flammability rating

• Class A Flammability rating
• When burned, no known hazardous by-products are emitted. ^[3]

Coefficient of friction

• N/A

References

Notes

1. ↑ http://www.coveringsetc.com/BioGlassSpecifications.aspx
2. ↑ http://www.coveringsetc.com/BioGlassSpecifications.aspx
3. ↑ http://www.coveringsetc.com/BioGlassSpecifications.aspx

Student contributions

• Sarah Atwood, Spring 2010

See also

Similar materials

• BottleStone
• Eco-cement
• Ecoresin
• Paperstone
• Quartz

Building references

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External links

Additional resources

• Coverings Etc
• Indigo Green Store

Leading manufacturers

• Coverings Etc
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