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| − | A flexible [[aerogel]] blanket insulation provides exceptional passive fire protection and superior thermal performance in an easy to install, lightweight format. | + | A flexible [[aerogel]] blanket insulation provides exceptional passive fire protection and superior thermal performance in an easy to install, lightweight format. Hydrophobic and breathable, Pyrogel XTF keeps underlying assets drier for longer, providing superior corrosion defense and maintaining process conditions even in the harshest of environments. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
Revision as of 11:46, 7 July 2023
Description
A flexible Aerogel blanket insulation provides exceptional passive fire protection and superior thermal performance in an easy to install, lightweight format. Hydrophobic and breathable, Pyrogel XTF keeps underlying assets drier for longer, providing superior corrosion defense and maintaining process conditions even in the harshest of environments.
Synonyms and Related Terms
Applications
- Fire protection
- Thermal and sound insulation
- Thickener
Risks
Physical and Chemical Properties
- Can withstand temperatures up to 1200C
- Very lightweight
Working Properties
- 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
- Aspen Aerogels: 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