Aerogel. Types. Peculiarities.
Fields of application
 Made by:
Vilchinskiy A.V.
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Vorobyova T.V.
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 Language supervisor:
Kuznetsova E.S.
 Scientific supervisor:
Uzlov O.V.
The Founder of Aerogel &
its First Usage
 Aerogel is a
nanoporous material
first synthesized by
Steven Kistler
in1931.
 The first jacket with
an aerogel padding
was created in 1999.
Aerogel - Universal solution
 aerogel is often called a "frozen
smoke“;
 it consists of lightweight silica solids
derived from a gel;
 liquid phase is completely replaced by
gas;
 conduction through the solid is
therefore very low;
 the world’s lowest density solid;
 aerogel consists of 99.8% of air;
 Aarogel can be used at temperatures
ranging from - 200°C to + 650°C;
Properties of Aerogel
 low thermal
conductivity ;
 hardness ;
 heat resistance;
 transparency;
 elasticity;
 insulation;
 durability;
 flexibility ;
Types of Aerogel
Aerogel comes in in 3 versions:
 Cryogel™ - for low-temperature
applications (-200°C - 90°C);
 Spaceloft® - for mid-temperature
applications (-200°C – 200°C);
 Pyrogel® - for high-temperature
applications ( up to 650°C);
Cryogel is the lowest cryogenic insulation
material in the world.
 reduced thickness;
 outstanding durability;
 constant performance over
time;
 simplicity of usage;
 high performing design;
Cryogel
Fields of Applications:
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sub-ambient piping and equipment;
cryogenic storage ;
sea transport;
industrial gases;
liquefied natural gas (LNG) import/export
pipelines;
chilled water systems;
Gloves, jackets, sleeping bags, boots;
SPACELOFT
It is an insulation
product designed for
mid-temperature range
applications.
Spaceloft reduces
energy loss and
conserves interior
space in residential
and commercial
building applications.
SPACELOFT
Properties of material:
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compression resistance;
hydrophobicity;
breathability;
acoustical properties;
transmission loss dampening;
Fields of Applications
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building and construction;
heating, water and conditioning
systems;
household appliances;
The highest R-value of any insulation material for
maximum energy efficiency in walls, floors, roofs,
framing, and windows.
PYROGEL
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Can withstand
temperatures up 650C.
Fields of applications:
industrial and
petrochemical equipment;
power generation
equipment;
fire protection equipment;
Aerospace and aeronautic
transportation;
General fields of
application
 a section of aerogel as part of
its Stardust probe to collect
samples of material from the
tail of comet;
 an excellent sound insulator;
 architectural applications;
 daylight panels;
 Insulation of windows and
sections of the roof;
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