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Continuing Improvement in
Cellular Glass Technology Results
in the Newest Addition to the FOAMGLAS®
Insulation Family of Products:
Foamglas 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® 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
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NOTE: DATA FOR COMPARISON PURPOSES ONLY.
NOT TO BE USED FOR SPECIFICATION PURPOSES.
CLICK HERE FOR DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS. |
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
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FOAMGLAS
Insulation (Grade 1) USDA
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SI
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ASTM
TEST
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Absorption of moisture
(% by volume)
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0.2%
Only moisture retained is that adhering to surface cells after immersion
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C 240
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Water-vapor permeability
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0.00 permi-in
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E 96
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Acid resistance
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Impervious to common acids and their fumes except hydrofluoric acid.
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Capillarity
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None
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None
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Combustibility
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Noncombustible, will not burn.
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E 136
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Composition
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Pure glass, totally inorganic, contains no binder.
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Comprehensive strength Average, for standard material
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87 psi
Strength for flat surface capped with hot asphalt, different cappings will give different values.
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600kPa
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C 165
C 240
C 522
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Density, average
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7.5 lb/ft3
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120 kg/m3
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C 303
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Dimensional stability
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Excellent - does not shrink, swell or warp.
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Flexural strength, block average
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64 psi
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441 kPa
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C 203
C 240
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Hygroscopicity
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No increase in weight at 90% relative humidity.
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Linear coefficient of thermal expansion
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5.0 x 10 -6/°F
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9.0 x 10 -6/°K
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E 228
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Maximum service temperature
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+900°F
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755°K
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Modulus of elasticity, approx.
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1.2 x 105psi
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800MPa
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C 623
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Shear strength
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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.
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Specific heat
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.19 Btu/1b x °F
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0.80 kJ/kgK
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Thermal conductivity
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Btu-in/hr x ft2 x F
0.28 @ 50°F
0.29 @ 75°F
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W/mK
0.038 @ 0°C
0.040 @ 10°C
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C 177
C 518
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Thermal diffusivity
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.018 ft2/hr
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4.5 x 10-7 Wm2/Sec
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