Pyrogel
Description
A flexible Aerogel blanket insulation provides exceptional passive fire protection and superior thermal performance in an easy to install, lightweight format.
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