Nanoporous insulation

Silica based nanoporous material.

The high insulating capacity of nanomaterials comes from their composition of nanoporous ceramic particles. There are only temporary contacts between these particles and the surface ratio is the lowest possible. As a result, the thermal conduction between solid particles is reduced to a minimum. Nanopores also limit convective heat transfer.

All these characteristics make this type of material more efficient than conventional insulating materials such as mineral fibres, refractory bricks and other inorganic products.

This product consists of silica SiO2 (~80%), silicon carbide SiC (~15%) and opacifiers (TiO2 or ZrO2). Nano T is light and powdery and is available as pressure-injection boards.

Main properties of Nano T

  • Usage temperature 950 to 1050°C
  • Very low thermal conduction, from 0.021 to 0.040 W/mK
  • Good machinability for shaping parts
  • Reinforcement by PE film, aluminium foil and more available
  • Class A1 flame protection
  • Thermal shock resistance
  • Excluded from all carcinogenic classifications
  • Stored as a non-hazardous and non-pollutant product

Applications of Nano T

  • Tapping launders
  • Refractory coatings
  • Storage, heating systems
  • Melting furnaces
  • Industrial furnaces
  • Flame protection
  • Thermal insulation
  • Glass treatment

Further informations

Standard dimensions of Nano T

Our products are available as boards/panels. The standard dimensions are:

  • 500 x 600 mm
  • 600 x 1000 mm
  • 1000 x 1200 mm
  • Thicknesses 10, 12, 15, 17, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45 and 50 mm

Machinability

Our machining skills mean we can produce parts with the most complex geometries, from prototype to series. Simply send us your plans.

Technical data

Properties

Units

Nano T High

Nano T Ultra

Density

kg/m3

250

230

Peak Temperature

°C

1050

950

Colour

White

Grey

Compressive Strength (cold)

MPa

3

/

Compressive Strength (700°C)

MPa

1.3

/

Flexural Strength (cold)

MPa

/

0.16

Specific Heat (400°C)

J/kg.K

1.05

/

Thermal Conductivity

200°C

W/mK

0.021

0.02

400°C

W/mK

 /

0.024

800°C

W/mK

 /

0.04

Shrinkage

 (@ 800°C / 24h)

%

0.5

1

Composite Nano T Ultra (146.61k)

Technical data sheet : Nano T Ultra Nanoporous Silica