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  2. Quartz Countertops Found in High-End Kitchens Generate ... - AOL

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    Following a new study linking quartz countertops to silicosis, California is considering banning the engineered stone. Quartz countertops, a staple in many high-end kitchens, are being linked to ...

  3. Space Shuttle thermal protection system - Wikipedia

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    The HRSI tile was composed of high purity silica fibers. Ninety percent of the volume of the tile was empty space, giving it a very low density (9 lb/cu ft or 140 kg/m 3) making it light enough for spaceflight. [1] The uncoated tiles were bright white in appearance and looked more like a solid ceramic than the foam-like material that they were.

  4. Engineered stone - Wikipedia

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    As with any silica-containing stone, silicosis can result from breathing dust produced when cutting or processing engineered stone made with quartz. The risk of inhaling quartz dust can be mitigated by taking appropriate safety precautions. [10] [11] Risk of silicosis is high when little or no safety precautions or protective equipment are used ...

  5. Jury finds stone companies at fault in lawsuit by countertop ...

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    It tested whether companies that manufacture or distribute slabs of artificial stone, commonly marketed as quartz, could be held responsible for the ravages of silicosis, an ancient disease now ...

  6. Incurable silicosis cost a countertop cutter his lungs. Are ...

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    In California, dozens of workers with silicosis have lodged lawsuits against companies like Cambria and Caesarstone. Reyes Gonzalez is the first of them to go to trial, according to his attorneys.

  7. LI-900 - Wikipedia

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    LI-900 is a type of reusable surface insulation tile developed and manufactured by Lockheed Missiles and Space Company in Sunnyvale, California. It was designed for use on the Space Shuttle orbiter as part of its thermal protection system to minimize thermal conductivity while providing maximum thermal shock resistance.

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