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Precision Silica Aerogel Sphere
From: $150
Precision Silica Aerogel Spheres from Ocellus, Inc. are the world’s only commercially available spherical silica aerogel monoliths. These unique aerogel spheres can actually bounce and make a distinctive ringing sound when gently dropped onto a hard surface. Their mesmerizing appearance and handleability make these aerogels great for scientific research, education, demonstrations, extreme engineering, and more. Density is 0.09 g/cm3. Diameter is ~3.0 cm (1.2”). Available in hydrophobic or hydrophilic formulation.
Product Description
Precision Silica Aerogel Spheres from Ocellus, Inc. are the world’s only commercially available spherical silica aerogel monoliths. These unique aerogel spheres can actually bounce and make a distinctive ringing sound when gently dropped onto a hard surface. Their mesmerizing appearance and handleability make these aerogels great for scientific research, education, demonstrations, extreme engineering, and more. Density is 0.09 g/cm3. Diameter is ~3.0 cm (1.2”). Available in hydrophobic or hydrophilic formulation.
| BET Surface Area |
600-1000 m2 g-1 |
|---|---|
| Bulk (Envelope) Density |
0.09 g cm-3 |
| Mean Pore Diameter |
20 nm |
| Index of Refraction |
1.0 – 1.05 |
| Transparency |
>80% |
| Dielectric Constant |
1.1 |
| Sound Velocity |
100 m/s |
| Thermal Conductivity in Air |
0.015 – 0.020 W/m-K |
| Thermal Conductivity in Vacuum |
0.004 W/m-K |
| Dimensions |
~3.0-cm diameter |
