Nanostone
Richter Furniertechnik GmbH & Co. KG
www.richter-veneertech.com/
Extremely thin natural stone sheets mounted on fleece or natural fiber backing. The surface of the stone is sealed with a protective lacquer. The sheets can be cut with a knife or scissors. The material is formaldehyde-free. Sheet size is 1220 x 610 mm (4 x 2 ft). Fleece-backed sheets are 0.3 mm (0.01 in) thick and weigh 160gsm (4.7 osy). Natural fiber-backed sheets are 0.9 mm (0.04 in) with weight of 450 gsm (13.2 osy). Water absorption, according to ASTM C-121 is 2.5. Abrasion resistance according to IS: 9162-1979; average wear 0.7 mm thickness loss, maximum wear 0.8 mm. A wide variety of colors, from dark-grey to cream-colored with visible stone structure and veins are available. Applications include furniture design, home and automobile interiors, leather-working industries, and packaging.
Processing |
Injection Molding: No |
Extrusion: No |
Cold Pressing/Deep Drawing: No |
Blow Molding: No |
Thermoforming: No |
Lamination: No |
Printable: No |
Stitchable: No |
Rotomolding: No |
Weldable: No |
Wood Working Tools: Yes |
Die cut: Yes |
Metal Working Tools: Yes |
Castable: No |
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Usage Properties |
Cradle to Cradle: N/A |
Fire resistance: Medium |
Usage temperature: Low |
Colorfastness: High |
Wear Resistance: Medium |
Water Resistance: Medium |
Acoustics: Sound reflecting |
Chemical Resistance: Medium |
UV resistance: High |
Scratch resistance: Medium |
Outdoor use: No |
Tear Resistance: Medium |
Reflectivity: Light absorbing |
Stain Resistance: Medium |
Thermal Conductivity: Low |
Physical Properties |
Stiffness: Semi-rigid |
Structure: Closed |
Impact Resistance: Moderate |
Surface/Texture: Texture |
Transparency: Opaque |
Surface Hardness: Hard |
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