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Samuel Stephens Kistler
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What is aerogels?
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.
Is aerogel bulletproof?
NO
Does aerogel float?
regular (silica) aerogel is not lighter than air but SEAgel is a form of aerogel that is lighter than air
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
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.
What NASA mission will aerogel be used for?
the nasa mission stardust
How is the transmission of mesoporous paticles?
mesoporous structure on the transmission of aerogel
