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regular (silica) aerogel is not lighter than air but SEAgel is a form of aerogel that is lighter than air
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∙ 9y agoBecause its 99% air and since its so light aerogel would float at a cetain height because air becomes thinner as you go up and becomes thicker when you go down
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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.
What is aerogel made of?
Na2 SiO3 + H2O >>>>> Si(OH)4 + Na2SO4
How strong is arogel?
the strength of aerogel is the closest thing to graghene.its basicly a see through type of crystelized gel.
Do wax sink or float?
Float.
Does a twig float in water?
Yes I think 🤔 💭
Can aerogel float on radon?
Yes. Aerogel is less dense than radon. I think it's also less dense than xenon. For a while I wondered about it too, but yes, a solid can float on a gas.
Is aerogel bulletproof?
NO
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.
What is aerogel sometimes called?
bill
What is the lightest object in this world?
the aerogel
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".
Is a foam liquid or a solid?
aerogel and styrofoam
Who invented aerogel?
Samuel Stephens Kistler
Aerogel is 39 times more insulating than what material?
Aerogel is 39 times more insulating than the best fiberglass ever made.
Substances that are poor conductors of heat?
After the published tables the silica aerogel is a very good thermal insulator.
How is the transmission of mesoporous paticles?
mesoporous structure on the transmission of aerogel
What NASA mission will aerogel be used for?
the nasa mission stardust
