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Aerogels are a class of extremely lightweight materials that have air suspended in some solid material, in which the ratio of air to solid is extremely high. The usual kind of materials that we see in the "bluish" aerogel is made of silica. Aerogels are very heat-resistant, and are used by scientists in the aerospace industry to make lightweight insulators, or as a material that is used to catch space dust.
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What is aerogel sometimes called?
bill
What do scientists call a group of jellyfish?
A group of jellyfish is sometimes called a bloom or a swarm.
What NASA mission will aerogel be used for?
NASA will be using aerogel in the upcoming Mars Sample Return mission. Aerogel will be used to capture and protect samples collected from Mars, allowing scientists to study them in detail once they are returned to Earth. Its low density and high porosity make it an ideal material for safely preserving and transporting these precious samples.
What do scientists call the bending of light?
Scientists call it refraction.
Is aerogel bulletproof?
NO
When scientists interpret data differently disagreements sometimes occur?
Yes sometimes scientists can have disagreements
What is the lightest object in this world?
the aerogel
Which scientists study horticulture?
We call these scientists horticulturists.
Is aerogel a good insulator?
Yes, aerogel is a good insulator due to its low density and high porosity, which help to minimize heat transfer.
What is the proper spelling of aerogel?
The proper spelling is aerogel. It is not specially capitalized at the beginning or in the middle, nor should it contain a hyphen or a space. The word has been in technical usage since 1931 and is not a tradename or proper noun. Common incorrect spellings include "Aerogel', "AeroGel", "aero-gel", "aero gel", and alternative phonetic spellings such as "airojell" and "aerojell".
What do you call scientists that who study plants?
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What are some uses for aerogel?
The most common use for Aerogel is for thermal insulation. Silica Aerogel has been used to help insulate the Mars Rover and protected all the wiring from the extreme temperatures it faces in outer space.
