Difference between revisions of "Pyrogel"

Latest revision as of 09:45, 8 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 XTE: best for thermal and acoustical insulation and corrosion inhibition; of used for pipes (Datasheet)
Pyrogel XTF: best for passive fire protection and acoustics (Datasheet)
Pyrogel HPS: best for high temperature service (Datasheet)
Pyrogel XTZ: available with factory-applied foil vapor barrier that is best for low- to moderate-temperature applications such as chilled water piping.

Applications

Fire prevention
Thermal insulation

Risks

Use PPE when handling, cutting and installing

Physical and Chemical Properties

Can withstand temperatures up to 650 C (1200 F)
Very lightweight
Density = 0.2 g/ml
Thicknesses = 5mmm (XTE), or 10mm (XTE, XTF, HPS)

Working Properties

* Conventional cutting tools may be used (scissors, knives, etc.)

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, 68(1), 1-8, (2023) link
Skanacid A/S: www.skanacid.dk
Aerogel: What is Aeogel?
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aerogel

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-[[File:Aerogel Supedium.jpg|thumb|Silica Aerogel<br> Supedium [https://supedium.com/our-universe-space/the-incredible-aerogel/ Incredible Aerogel]]]
 ==Description==
-Any synthetic, open-celled solid foam that is composed of a network of interconnected nanostructures.  Aerogels are derived from gels in which the liquid has been replaced with gas while retaining the structure of the solid framework.  The first document example of an aerogel was created the Samuel Kistler in 1931 with a silica gel (patented 1937). Kistler later made aerogels with alumina, chromia and tin dioxide., The unique properties of aerogels are due to its high surface area and open porous structure that provides extremely low density, thermal conductivity, and sound conductivity.  Although they may feel fragile to the touch, they have strong structural integrity.  They  have been used in solar cells, fuel cells, batteries, supercapacitors as well as more mundane things, such as paints, cosmetics, coats, rugs, pipes, spill-clean-up kits and insulation. Of particular interest for museums is its usefulness in fire protection blankets (Praestegaard 2023).
+[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.
-== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
+* Pyrogel XTE: best for thermal and acoustical insulation and corrosion inhibition; of used for pipes ([https://www.aerogel.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Pyrogel_XTE_Datasheet_English_v4.1.pdf Datasheet])
+* Pyrogel XTF: best for passive fire protection and acoustics ([https://www.aerogel.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Pyrogel_XTF_Datasheet_English_v5.1.pdf Datasheet])
+* Pyrogel HPS: best for high temperature service ([https://www.aerogel.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Pyrogel_HPS_Datasheet_English_v1.3.pdf Datasheet])
+* Pyrogel XTZ: available with factory-applied foil vapor barrier that is best for low- to moderate-temperature applications such as chilled water piping.
 ==Applications==
-* Fire protection
+* Fire prevention
-* Thermal and sound insulation
+* Thermal insulation
-* Thickener
 ==Risks==
+* Use PPE when handling, cutting and installing
 ==Physical and Chemical Properties==
-* Can withstand temperatures up to 1200C
+* Can withstand temperatures up to 650 C (1200 F)
 * Very lightweight
+* Density = 0.2 g/ml
+* Thicknesses = 5mmm (XTE), or 10mm (XTE, XTF, HPS)
 ==Working Properties==
+* * Conventional cutting tools may be used (scissors, knives, etc.)
-* Cannot be fashioned into shaped covers inhouse; must be sewn to measurement by the factory
-* Constructed 3-layer mat is very heavy, dense and hard to fold
 ==Resources and Citations==
-* 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.
+* Aspen Aerogels: [https://www.aerogel.com/applications/passive-fire-protection/ Passive fire protection]
+* Distribution International: [https://www.distributioninternational.com/insulation/aerogel/pyrogel 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, 68(1), 1-8, (2023) [https://doi.org/10.1080/00393630.2021.1978227 link]
 * Skanacid A/S: www.skanacid.dk
 * Aerogel: [http://www.aerogel.org/?p=3 What is Aeogel?]
+* Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aerogel
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