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Most foam glass is made by grinding glass from a glass melt into small particles and then mixing it with a carbon containing material and then reheating it up above the melting point of the glass in a box mold. The carbon material reacts with the glass to make carbon dioxide to make the foam. The glass used is mostly recycled glass, but the double heating and the grinding process makes the product expensive, but the product has as very long life compared to organic producs and more durability...
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Does plastic keeps liquid hotter than a foam container or a glass container?
Foam container will keep it hotter. The air bubbles in the foam act as an insulator.
Is foam core the same as foam board?
Yes. Foam board and foam core are the same thing.
Is Polyurethane foam Hypoallergenic?
hypoallergenic polyurethane foam
What is balasa foam?
balsa foam is a formulated heavy denity phenolic foam i know because i formulate it A.F.T.
Is froth a gas solid or liquid?
Foam at the top of a glass of beer is liquid combined with gas. Liquid foam with gas is also called froth. A foam sponge would be an example of a solid with air ( a gas ) pockets throughout. Similarly, volcanic rock which is lightweight, has plenty of gas bubbles throughout. Also there are more technologically advanced solid foams used in industry which are made of metals like aluminum, steel or even non metals like solid carbon. Therefore, foam can either a solid or a liquid.
What is the difference between foam glass and fiber glass?
Foam glass is made when air bubbles are put into the glass when it is melted . Fiber glass is glass that has been pulled into long strands.
What cup will freeze water faster glass or a foam?
I assume you mean the water in the cup. Foam is a better insulator than glass, so it should be the water in the glass cup.
Which material is having better sound absorption coefficient glass wool or pu foam And how it is?
pu foam
Does plastic keeps liquid hotter than a foam container or a glass container?
Foam container will keep it hotter. The air bubbles in the foam act as an insulator.
What is a cycle helmet made out of?
plastic, fiber glass and foam
Why do foam cups insulate better than glass cups?
Foam lets extra cold air reach the water
What is better glass or foam?
faom it is less breakable especailly if you are clumsy.
What kind of fiber is used in soundproof?
bulletproof glass and polyester foam
Do suction cups stick equally to different serfaces?
It sticks easier to glass. Or to flatter surfaces. Cloth or foam wont work. It sticks easier to glass. Or to flatter surfaces. Cloth or foam wont work.
For water in glass plastic or styrofoam cups - which will freeze fastest?
Assuming they are the same or similar shape and volume, water in glass would freeze first, then plastic then foam. Foam allows transfer of heat out of water more slowly than plastic and the glass probably has the highest rate of heat radiation of the three.
What is the best insulater for ice?
They are polysterene foam and fiber glass (not encouraged due to irritation of the skin when broken).
Which material Is the best heat insulator?
The best insulator of heat is probably polystyrene foam or fiber glass.
