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Where's the Aerogel?

Posted November 21, 2008 9:33 AM

Aerogels, the lightest solid known to man, have been around for decades. They exhibit properties bordering on the fantastic, yet — in the case of silica aerogels — are made from the same common ingredients as glass. Why don't we see or hear of them more often?

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Re: Where's the Aerogel?

11/22/2008 2:20 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHnen2nSmDY

awesome stuff.

why don't we see it in use anywhere?

made from common materials, so what is holding it back?

must be cost i guess.

anyone know how to make it? or where to buy it?
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11/24/2008 5:19 AM

United Nuclear has it. You're right, its too expensive except for exotic applications like space probes.

http://www.unitednuclear.com/aerogel.htm
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11/26/2008 11:44 AM

Novara Technology in Italy may provide insight and has a licensable process for SOL-GEL (Aerogel). Here is the link:

http://www.novaratechnology.com/process.html

Home Page: www.novaratechnology.com

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