How is Aerogel Providing Insulation
GALLOP INNOTEK aerogel insulation offers superior thermal insulation due to its unique composition and structure. It effectively prevents heat transfer by convection, conduction, and radiation.
- Inhibition of convection: The solid part of GALLOP INNOTEK aerogel insulation accounts for only 3% of its volume. The rest is filled with tiny air-filled voids. However, the internal pores are very small. Air cannot flow and convect in the pores, effectively inhibiting convective heat transfer.
- Low heat transfer: GALLOP INNOTEK aerogel insulation has very few solid components (e.g., silica) and has a very low thermal conductivity. Air, which has the largest volume share, also does not transfer heat well.
- Blocking radiation: You can choose to add a shading agent to GALLOP INNOTEK aerogel insulation. It reflects infrared radiation and effectively blocks radiant heat transfer. This ensures that it continues to provide excellent thermal insulation even in high-temperature use.
Advantages of Aerogel Insulation
Strong Thermal Insulation: GALLOP INNOTEK’s aerogel provides industry-leading insulation performance. This inherent property effectively minimizes heat transfer.
Lightweight: GALLOP INNOTEK aerogel insulation is the lightest solid available, making it ideal for use in load-restricted environments.
Waterproofing: GALLOP INNOTEK aerogel insulation does not absorb moisture and is resistant to condensation and corrosion. You can use it in wet environments, and it will still provide good performance and a long service life.
Space-Saving: GALLOP INNOTEK’s aerogel insulation delivers superior thermal performance in an ultra-thin format. Its slender profile simplifies installation and is ideal for confined spaces.
Sound insulation: GALLOP INNOTEK aerogel insulation has a three-dimensional porous network that absorbs sound and provides excellent noise reduction.
High Clarity: GALLOP INNOTEK aerogel insulation is one of the few materials that offers both excellent light transmission and superb thermal insulation.
Fire protection: GALLOP INNOTEK aerogel insulation has excellent fire protection properties. Even organic aerogel insulation can be made fire-resistant by adding flame retardants and dense carbon layers.
How to Make Aerogel Insulation
Gelation and Aging
Mixing of raw materials (e.g., silica aerogels using a silica source) and solvents to form wet gels under hydrolysis and condensation reactions. The gel is left to age in solution. This allows the network structure of the GALLOP INNOTEK aerogel insulation to become more robust.
Drying
Need to keep its original structure unchanged, drain off the solvent, and dry GALLOP INNOTEK aerogel insulation.
- Atmospheric drying reduces shrinkage through surface modification and solvent exchange, low low-cost, and is more suitable for your industrial production.
- Supercritical drying involves turning solvents into supercritical fluids at high temperatures and pressures, and then releasing the pressure. GALLOP INNOTEK aerogel insulation can be produced to your specifications with even better performance and functionality.
How to Use Aerogel Insulation
Aerogel Insulation in Construction
- Wall and Roof Applications: GALLOP INNOTEK’s aerogel insulation provides outstanding thermal protection for building envelopes while minimizing additional weight loading on structures.
- Transparent Insulation: With its remarkable transparency, this material can be integrated into window systems to create energy-efficient glazing solutions with performance comparable to that of insulated glass.
- Pipe Insulation: The insulation is exceptionally effective for various piping systems, reducing heat loss in hot lines and preventing freezing in cold environments.
Aerogel Insulation in Electronic Products
- GALLOP INNOTEK’s aerogel insulation acts as an efficient thermal barrier in tightly packed electronics, such as phones and tablets. Its primary function is to isolate sensitive components, such as batteries, from excess heat generated by processors, thereby preventing performance throttling and extending battery longevity.
- Furthermore, by insulating the casing, it maintains a comfortable surface temperature for the user. The material’s minimal thickness and light weight ensure it integrates seamlessly without adding bulk or compromising the device’s sleek design.
Aerogel Insulation Clothing
- GALLOP INNOTEK aerogel insulation can withstand high temperatures and provides good protection in firefighting and military protective clothing.
- For outdoor apparel and footwear such as down jackets and hiking boots, it provides an exceptional combination of warmth and lightweight performance.
Conclusion
This article provides a detailed overview of aerogel insulation, helping you quickly understand and make an informed choice. If you need a reliable aerogel insulation partner, GALLOP INNOTEK has high-quality and proven solutions. Please feel free to contact us!
Aerogel Insulation is often made into composites to facilitate different applications, including aerogel insulation blankets, aerogel insulation board, aerogel insulation paintings, aerogel insulation pellets, and more. Aerogel blankets are soft and can be bent and wrapped around pipes and equipment, and can be cut to fit on flat surfaces. Aerogel sheets are rigid and are suitable for flat surfaces that need to be load-bearing. Aerogel coatings can cover any complex shapes and structures. Aerogel particles are mainly used to add to other materials to provide thermal insulation.
Common aerogel insulation blankets can be cut and bent at will for easy installation. If you are going to use the aerogel insulation board, avoid violent twisting and impact, or it will break easily. Also, when cutting and trimming, take care to wear gloves, mask and goggles for protection.
Fibreglass insulation is also an insulating material with good thermal insulation properties, high transparency, high impact resistance, and low price. However, it is thicker and less water-resistant and weighs more than aerogel insulation. If you have a limited project budget, plenty of space and a dry environment, fibreglass is an affordable option. If you are faced with extreme space constraints, need extreme lightness, require long-lasting moisture protection or have a very high fire safety rating, Aerogel is more suitable.
Unlike Aerogel Insulation, Vacuum Insulation relies on a vacuum to protect the surface layer from air convection, thus reducing heat transfer. It provides greater insulation and remains lightweight. However, Vacuum Insulation will lose performance if it breaks or leaks. As a result, it cannot be cut, slit or bent, is not as durable as Aerogel Insulation, and is very costly.
