Silica Aerogel

Item #81694

An essential for any science enthusiast's collection, Aerogel is one of the most impressive materials humans have created.
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Description

Aerogel is currently the lightest known solid material in existence. 99.8% of the volume is empty space within a fine silica structure. It also has the lowest thermal conductivity of any known solid, which means it makes a great insulator.

First created as a result of a bet, aerogels are a group of materials in which the liquid portion of a gel has been replaced with gas.

NASA has even used Aerogel to collect interstellar dust particles due to its high porosity.

Size: 1oz vial (approximately 1 heaping handful)

 

Manufacturer: STEMcell Science Shop

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