Difference between revisions of "Pyrogel"
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | A flexible [[aerogel|aerogel]] | + | [Aspen Aerogels] A flexible high-temperature insulation blanket formed of silica [[aerogel|aerogel]] that is reinforced with a non-woven, glass-fiber batting. Pyrogel blankets provide exceptional passive fire protection and superior thermal performance in an easy to install, lightweight format. In addition to maintaining a constant temperature, the Pyrogel blankets are hydrophobic and breathable, thus allowing any covered material to maintain a constant environment even in moist, hot, or cold conditions. |
| − | + | * Pyrogel XT: high-temperature insulation blanket formed of silica aerogel and reinforced with a non-woven, glass-fiber batting by high-temperature insulation blanket formed of silica aerogel and reinforced with a non-woven, glass-fiber batting. | |
| − | * Pyrogel XT: high-temperature insulation blanket formed of silica aerogel and reinforced with a non-woven, glass-fiber batting by high-temperature insulation blanket formed of silica aerogel and reinforced with a non-woven, glass-fiber batting. | + | * Pyrogel XTE: passive fire protection blanket |
| + | * Pyrogel XTF: passive fire protection blanket | ||
| + | * Pyrogel HPS: passive fire protection blanket | ||
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
Revision as of 15:07, 7 July 2023
Description
[Aspen Aerogels] A flexible high-temperature insulation blanket formed of silica Aerogel that is reinforced with a non-woven, glass-fiber batting. Pyrogel blankets provide exceptional passive fire protection and superior thermal performance in an easy to install, lightweight format. In addition to maintaining a constant temperature, the Pyrogel blankets are hydrophobic and breathable, thus allowing any covered material to maintain a constant environment even in moist, hot, or cold conditions.
- Pyrogel XT: high-temperature insulation blanket formed of silica aerogel and reinforced with a non-woven, glass-fiber batting by high-temperature insulation blanket formed of silica aerogel and reinforced with a non-woven, glass-fiber batting.
- Pyrogel XTE: passive fire protection blanket
- Pyrogel XTF: passive fire protection blanket
- Pyrogel HPS: passive fire protection blanket
Synonyms and Related Terms
Applications
- Fire prevention
- Thermal insulation
Risks
Physical and Chemical Properties
- Can withstand temperatures up to 1200C
- Very lightweight
Resources and Citations
- Aspen Aerogels: Passive fire protection
- Distribution International: Pyrogel
Thermaxx Jackets: [https://www.thermaxxjackets.com/products/insulation-materials/pyroge Pyrogel
- Praestegaard L., G. Sorig Thomsen, K. Woer 'Before the Fire: Experiments on Fire-Protecting Cover Materials', Studies in Conservation, Vol. 68 (1), pp. 1-8, 2023.
- Skanacid A/S: www.skanacid.dk
- Aerogel: What is Aeogel?
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aerogel