Is glass wool the same as mineral wool？

Glass wooland mineral wool are common insulating materials, and their applications are similar in many ways, but the two are not exactly the same.

Similarities:

• Insulation performance: similar performance, have good thermal insulation and sound insulation effect.

• Good high temperature resistance: can maintain stability at high temperatures.

• Application: usually can be used for building insulation and sound insulation, automobile insulation, industrial equipment insulation, electrical insulation and so on

Difference (performance comparison) :

• Insulation: glass wool stability and aging resistance is stronger, better insulation performance.

• High temperature resistance: mineral wool is processed at high temperature, the melting point is higher, so it has better high temperature resistance.

Moisture resistance: In a humid environment, mineral wool does not absorb moisture, and glass wool will be damp, so mineral wool is more suitable for humid environments.

• Eco-friendly: Both are made from recycled materials, of which glass wool uses less recycled material than mineral wool, and glass wool is biodegradable, mineral wool is not biodegradable, so glass wool is more environmentally friendly.

• Cost: From the perspective of raw materials, glass wool is mainly made of glass fiber, mineral wool is mainly made of rocks, ores and other minerals, so the use of glass wool cost is lower.

In short, glass wool and mineral wool in insulation, sound insulation, heat insulation, high temperature resistance are very good materials, according to the specific needs, comprehensive consideration of cost, performance differences, environmental adaptability to choose the most suitable materials.