Silica Sphere 1
Silica Sphere 1

Precision Silica Aerogel Sphere

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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.

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SKU: P-OC.SIO2.CS.90.S.1_2IN. Category: . Brand: .

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

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