[NSRCA-discussion] aerogel

[Chad Northeast]

I actually have a sample of this stuff, was looking at using to insulate 
some downhole tools (oilfield related).

It is extremely fragile, basically falls apart in your hand.  The 
insulation has a support material where the aerogel is embedded into it 
for the insulating properties.

I could not think of anywhere that we could use it and have it stay 
together :)  Its deceptively light though :)

Chad

david wartel wrote:
> Is there any reason, other than cost, why this material couldn't be used in 
> rc aircraft construction?
>
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aerogel
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