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Extol of Ohio, Inc.

info@ExtolOhio.com || 208 Republic St, Norwalk, OH 44857
Ph: 800.486.9865 || Or: 419.668.2072 || Fx: 419.663.1992

PRODUCT NAME
Continuing Improvement in Cellular Glass Technology Results in the Newest Addition to the FOAMGLAS® Insulation Family of Products:

Foamglas Super K® Insulation

MANUFACTURER
Pittsburgh Corning
800 Presque Isle Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15239, USA
1-800-359-8433, Fax 412-327-5890
FI-236 / 10M / Rev. 7/96
ABOUT FOAMGLAS SUPER - K
* Improved Thermal Efficiency Throughout the Temperature Range of -450° to 900° F
* Energy and Cost Savings for Both Reduced-Thickness and Same-Thickness Applications
* May be Substituted Virtually Anywhere FOAMGLAS® Regular Insulation is Specified
CRYOGENIC / COLD SYSTEMS
* Thickness savings for Most Applications
* Reduced Number of Insulation Layers
* Reduced Cost on Insulation Installation, Pipe Supports and Jacketing
* Up to 17% Better Insulation Value
* Improved Condensation Protection
* Improved Process Control
STANDING THE TEST OF TIME
FOAMGLAS® Super K insulation is manufactured by Pittsburgh Corning Corporation in a basic block form. Blocks may be fabricated or field fabricated into a wide range of shapes, thicknesses and sizes to satisfy industrial requirements over a wide temperature range.
FOAMGLAS® CELLULAR GLASS BENEFITS
* Constant Efficiency
* Noncombustibility
* Corrosion Resistance
* Dimensional Stability
* High Strength/Low Weight
* Vermin Resistance
* HCFC/CFC Free
AMBIENT / MEDIUM / HIGH TEMPERATURE SYSTEMS
* Thickness Savings on Many Applications
* Better Performance on Same-Thickness Applications
* Energy Savings of Up to 11%
* Lower Surface Temperature for Personnel Protection
Foamglas Super K Insulation
NOTE: DATA FOR COMPARISON PURPOSES ONLY. NOT TO BE USED FOR SPECIFICATION PURPOSES.
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PHYSICAL PROPERTIES FOAMGLAS SuperK
Insulation (Grade 1) USDA		 SI ASTM
TEST
Absorption of moisture
(% by volume)		 0.2%
Only moisture retained is that adhering to surface cells after immersion		   C 240
Water-vapor permeability 0.00 permi-in   E 96
Acid resistance Impervious to common acids and their fumes except hydrofluoric acid.    
Capillarity None None  
Combustibility Noncombustible, will not burn.   E 136
Composition Pure glass, totally inorganic, contains no binder.    
Comprehensive strength Average, for standard material 87 psi
Strength for flat surface capped with hot asphalt, different cappings will give different values.		 600kPa C 165
C 240
C 522
Density, average 7.5 lb/ft3 120 kg/m3 C 303
Dimensional stability Excellent - does not shrink, swell or warp.    
Flexural strength, block average 64 psi 441 kPa C 203
C 240
Hygroscopicity No increase in weight at 90% relative humidity.    
Linear coefficient of thermal expansion 5.0 x 10 -6/°F 9.0 x 10-6/°K E 228
Maximum service temperature +900°F 755°K  
Modulus of elasticity, approx. 1.2 x 105psi 800MPa C 623
Shear strength No reliable recognized test method for determination of the shear strength for cellular glass exists at this time. Where shear strength is a design criterion, PCC should be contacted for recommendations.    
Specific heat .19 Btu/1b x °F 0.80 kJ/kgK  
Thermal conductivity Btu-in/hr x ft2 x F
0.28 @ 50°F
0.29 @ 75°F		 W/mK
0.038 @ 0°C
0.040 @ 10°C		 C 177
C 518
Thermal diffusivity .018 ft2/hr 4.5 x 10-7 Wm2/Sec  

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Ph: 800.486.9865 || Or: 419.668.2072 || Fax: 419.663.1992
info@ExtolOhio.com || Located at:
208 Republic Street, Norwalk, Ohio 44857