Samuel Stephens Kistler
Aerogel is a synthetic material derived from gel in which the liquid in the gel has been replaced with a gas. It was invented by Samuel Stephens Kistler in 1931.
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Yes, aerogel is a good insulator due to its low density and high porosity, which help to minimize heat transfer.
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".
aerogel and styrofoam
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.
Aerogel is 39 times more insulating than the best fiberglass ever made.
regular (silica) aerogel is not lighter than air but SEAgel is a form of aerogel that is lighter than air
The cost of 1 kg of aerogel can vary widely depending on factors such as the type, density, and manufacturer. On average, it can range from $1,000 to $10,000.
Aerogel is not naturally a part of the atmosphere. Air is mostly composed of nitrogen (about 78%) and oxygen (about 21%), with trace amounts of other gases like carbon dioxide and argon. Aerogel is a lightweight solid material that is often used for insulation due to its high porosity.