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Grade: Nextel® 312
Formula: Al₂O₃ 62/SiO₂ 24/B₂O₃ 14
Form: Fiber
Material: Alumina/Silica/Boria
Commodity: Ceramics

Nextel® 312 Alumina/Silica/Boria Fiber (Al₂O₃62/SiO₂24/B₂O₃14)

Nextel® 312 Alumina Silica Boria Fiber (Al₂O₃62/SiO₂24/B₂O₃14) is a high‑temperature ceramic textile that stays flexible while other materials soften, oxidize, or shed particulates. It delivers reliable electrical insulation and clean handling in hot, complex assemblies where weight and space are tight. Aerospace, industrial processing, and composite manufacturing use it to build long‑life thermal barriers without the fragility of rigid refractories. Typical roles include furnace curtains and linings, door seals and gaskets, flexible couplings, and reinforcing layers in ceramic or polymer matrix laminates. The fiber’s low outgassing and stable chemistry make it comfortable around sensors, optics, and vacuum hardware, while its drape lets it conform to irregular geometries and fasteners. For research and production teams, it offers a practical path to thin, durable insulation that controls heat, protects adjacent components, and simplifies maintenance over many thermal cycles.
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Tolerances

Fiber
Filament Diameter ±25%
Number Of Yarns ±10%
Number Of Filaments ±10%
Tex Number ±10%
Length +5% / -1%

Material Properties for Ceramics

Chemical Resistance
Element Value
Acids - concentrated Fair
Acids - dilute Good
Alkalis Poor-Fair
Metals Good
Electrical Properties
Element Value
Dielectric constant 5.2@9.4GHz
Physical Properties
Element Value
Refractive index 1.57
Apparent porosity( % ) 0
Water absorption - saturation( % ) 0
Density( gcm⁻³ ) 2.7
Thermal Properties
Element Value
Sublimation point( C ) 1800
Upper continuous use temperature( C ) 1200-1400
Specific heat( J K⁻¹ kg⁻¹ ) 1100@25°C
Coefficient of thermal expansion( x10⁻⁶ K⁻¹ ) 3@20-1000°C
Mechanical Properties
Element Value
Tensile modulus( GPa ) 140
Tensile strength( MPa ) 1700

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