Monday, May 12, 2008

Frozen smoke - it's the lightest solid material on the planet.


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It looks like frozen smoke. And it's the lightest solid material on the planet. Aerogel is perfect for a variety of insulation applications including apparel, daylighting, oil and gas and LNG and cryogenic systems. It can also absorb oil and create a matte finish for coatings. Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory scientist Alex Gash shows us some remarkable properties of this truly unique substance.

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