Aerogel, silica

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Description

An open-celled solid foam that is composed of a network of interconnected nanostructures.

Applications

• Fire protection
• Thermal and sound insulation
• Thickener

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

• 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.
• Alwin, S., Sahaya Shajan, X. Aerogels: promising nanostructured materials for energy conversion and storage applications. Mater Renew Sustain Energy 9, 7 (2020).
• Skanacid A/S: www.skanacid.dk
• Supedium: The Incredible Aerogel
• Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aerogel
• Aerogel: What is Aeogel?