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World’s Lightest Solid, Silica Aerogel Sample (Frozen Smoke) NASA, Hydrophobic

$ 5.27

Availability: 847 in stock
  • Condition: New
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Brand: ChemistryCabinet
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • MPN: Does Not Apply

    Description

    What you will receive
    The silica aerogel particles you will be receiving will come in a 2ml glass vial with a gray rubber stopper as shown in the pictures. (This sample now comes with a easy to remove metal safety seal)
    This is a perfect sample for many science lab experiments.
    • Great chemistry gift
    •Amazing science gift
    •Fun teaching tool
    •Sweet Stocking stuffer, Christmas gift 
•Gift for science teacher
    Aerogel for sale
    The facts
    Aerogel goes by many names blue smoke , solid air, frozen smoke but it's comely called the world’s lightest known solid.
    Aerogel is also the word's most effective thermal insulator, 39 times better than the best fiberglass insulation.
    NASA uses aerogel to trap space dust from comets aboard the Stardust spacecraft. Beforehand the dust would vaporize on impact with solids and pass through gases, but  they can now be trapped in aerogel's tightly woven Nanostructure.
    NASA also has used aerogel for thermal insulation in the Mars Rover and space suits.
    As well as in the US Navy seals suits to keep the divers safe and warm.
    aerogel is brittle but very strong under presser
    Aerogel is also extremely hydrophobic.
    • This is high quality, cheap Aerogel
    • This sample is great for fun science experiments and Collections
    Safety
    Silica based aerogels are not known to be toxic. Although, they are an irritant to the eyes, skin, respiratory tract, Small silica particles can potentially cause silicosis when inhaled. So it's recommended to wear protective gear including respiratory protection, gloves and safety goggles. Keep out of reach of children
    Shipping
    I offer free shipping to the USA;  international is additional.