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Aerogel is a solid-state substance similar to gel where the liquid component is replaced with gas. The result is an extremely low density solid with several remarkable properties, most notably its effectiveness as an insulator. It is nicknamed frozen smoke, solid smoke or blue smoke due to its semi-transparent nature; however it feels like styrofoam to the touch.
Aerogel was first created by Steven Kistler in 1931, as a result of a bet with Charles Learned over who could replace the liquid inside a jam (jelly) jar with gas without causing shrinkage. The first results were silica gels. Aerogel can be made of many different materials; Kistler's work involved aerogels based on silica, alumina, chromia, and tin. Carbon aerogels were first developed in the early 1990s.
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@VeronaMercury We could probably do a show a week on superconductors & aerogels! (scientists love to talk about their science)
ArmedwScience (Armed with Science) Wed, 30 Dec 2009 15:22:24 -0000
@VeronaMercury We could probably do a show a week on superconductors & aerogels! (scientists love to talk about their science)
@ArmedwScience I really like superconductors and aerogels - I don't know if you can make a whole topic of that, but, thanks for asking!
VeronaMercury (Verona Mercury) Wed, 30 Dec 2009 14:00:52 -0000
@ArmedwScience I really like superconductors and aerogels - I don't know if you can make a whole topic of that, but, thanks for asking!
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raz4125 (Simply Trini Cooking) Mon, 28 Dec 2009 02:07:43 -0000
Recipes: Recipes. Home > Make > Aerogel Recipes. Aerogel Recipes. Procedures for making aerogels of various types. ... http://bit.ly/8TZOHP
Airglass AB - The producer of monolithic sheets provides technical information, pictures and links to other resources.
Meta Description: [ Everything about the transparent insulation material airglass. Here you can order samples and sheets. ]
Aspen Aerogel Inc. - Offers flexible blanket material. Site has product data, prices and company information.
Meta Description: [ Aspen Aerogels’ patented nanotechnology process delivers a step change in thermal management and energy conservation to a wide range of industrial and consumer markets. ]
MarkeTech International - Supplier has a table of physical properties, price list and contact information.
Meta Description: [ Marketech offers Aerogel and Nanofoam materials as monolithic block, granules, and carbon electrodes. ]
Matsushita Electric Works - Offers a hydrophobic material by special order. Includes product specifications and applications.
Meta Description: [ Matsushita Electric Works Press Release ]
TAASI Aerogel Technologies - Manufacturer of powdered form, site has physical specifications, suggested applications and contact information.
Meta Description: [ The Attia Applied Sciences Inc. Aerogel Technologies ]
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