Flexible aerogel blankets (FAB)
Flexible aerogel blankets for heat insulation
application
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CINI 2.5.01
2014-10-01
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GENERAL:
In this specification the minimum requirements are laid down for flexible aerogel blankets.
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COMPOSITION OF MATERIAL:
Silica- aerogel fibre reinforced in accordance with ASTM C1728
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HEALTH AND SAFETY ASPECTS:
3.1
The Principal and the applicant shall take note of the product data sheet and the related MSDS
sheet prior to specification.
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MATERIAL PROPERTIES:
4.1
Overview material properties
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Density (indicative)
200 kg/ m
Temperature range
from 10°C (ambient temperature) up to the
maximum service temperature
Maximum service temperature:
- ASTM C411
Average material
temperature in °C
650°C
max. λ in W/ (m.K)*
600
0.089
500
0.064
400
0.046
300
0.035
200
0.028
100
0.023
50
0.021
* These values shall be confirmed on the basis of measurements by an independent institute
4.2
Density, tested in accordance with ASTM C167 or ASTM C303
4.3
Maximum service temperature, tested in accordance with ASTM C411
4.4
Thermal conductivity, tested in accordance with ASTM C177 or EN 12667
4.5
Water absorption, tested in accordance with ASTM C1511: max. 4% (mass)
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MECHANICAL PROPERTIES:
5.1
Compressive strength, tested in accordance with ASTM C165: min 70 kPa at 10% deformation
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CHEMICAL PROPERTIES:
6.1
Flexible aerogel blankets shall be mildew- free and free of rot and shall not have heat- evolving
properties or show exothermal reactions, in accordance with ASTM C1338.
6.2
Leachable chlorides content: in accordance with ASTM C871 or EN 13468
(Ion Chromatography) : max. 30 mg/ kg.
For application on SS subsurface the maximum chloride + fluoride content shall meet the
acceptability area as indicated in ASTM C795.
6.3
pH value in acc. with ASTM C871 or EN 13468: min. 7.0, max. 9.5.
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COMBUSTIBILITY:
The Principal and local legislation specify the applicable fire requirements.
The materials to be applied shall be tested in accordance with ASTME 84 of EN 13501-1
Committee Industrial Insulation Standards
Flexible aerogel blankets (FAB)
Flexible aerogel blankets for heat insulation
application
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CINI 2.5.01
2014-10-01
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DIMENSIONAL TOLERANCES:
in accordance with ASTM C1728
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PACKAGING:
9.1
Packaging shall be such that damage during transport and storage under normal conditions can
be avoided.
9.2
The packaging material shall show the following information:
manufacture, material, type, production date, dimensions and quantity.
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PRODUCT INFORMATION / STANDARD DIMENSIONS:
Rolls: Length:
Width:
50 m and 90 m
1500 mm
Thickness: 5 mm and 10 mm
Committee Industrial Insulation Standards