Mineral wool is a common acoustic panel material made from molten glass or stone that is spun into flexible fibers and processed into boards. It has high porosity and sound absorption properties dependent on its composition, thickness, and mounting. Mineral wool boards can be used in acoustic ceilings and are highly fire resistant due to preventing convection and providing a physical barrier to heat transfer. As a porous material, mineral wool controls noise by allowing sound waves to enter its fabric where friction dissipates the sound energy as heat.