Insulators

Aerogel is a solid-state substance similar to gel where the liquid component is replaced with gas. The result is an extremely low density solid with several remarkable properties, most notably its effectiveness as an insulator. It is nicknamed frozen smoke, solid smoke or blue smoke due to its semi-transparent nature; however it feels like foam to the touch. ...more on Wikipedia about "Aerogel"

Cashmere wool is wool obtained from the Kashmir goat. The name derives from an archaic spelling of Kashmir. It is sometimes incorrectly applied to any extremely soft wool. Calling any soft wool 'Cashmere' is like calling all sparkling wine 'Champagne'. ...more on Wikipedia about "Cashmere wool"

The down of birds is a layer of fine feathers found under the tougher exterior feathers. Very young birds are clad only in down. Down is a fine thermal insulator and padding, used in goods such as jackets, bedding, pillows and sleeping bags. ...more on Wikipedia about "Down feathers"

Fiberglass or fibreglass is material made from extremely fine fibers of glass. It is used as a reinforcing agent for many plastic products; the resulting composite material, properly known as glass-reinforced plastic (GRP) or glass-fiber reinforced epoxy (GRE), is called "fiberglass" in popular usage. ...more on Wikipedia about "Fiberglass"

Grancrete(TM) is a cement-like substance that can be sprayed onto a simple frame of light material, where it adheres and dries to form a permanent structure. It was jointly developed by the Casa Grande firm and Argonne National Laboratory and received an R&D 100 Award from R&D Magazine as one of the “most technologically significant new products” of 2004. With its low cost, 2-4 hour cure time, fire resistance, and insulative properties, Grancrete(TM) promises to be extremely helpful in creating higher-quality public housing worldwide. ...more on Wikipedia about "Grancrete"

Insulation is any material used to reduce or “slow down” or “resist” the flow of energy. There are several different types of insulators: ...more on Wikipedia about "Insulation"

An insulator is a material or object that resists the flow of electric charge. ...more on Wikipedia about "Insulator"

Neoprene is the DuPont Chemical trade name for a family of synthetic rubbers based on polychloroprene. It is used in a wide variety of environments, such as in wetsuits, electrical insulation, and car fan belts. Its chemical inertness makes it well suited for industrial applications such as gaskets, hoses, and corrosion-resistant coatings. It can also be used as a base for adhesives. Neoprene is used for noise isolation (transformer installation). Its springy consistency makes it notoriously difficult to fold when in sheet form. Neoprene can also be used as padding in external metal cases to protect the contents while allowing a snug fit. Neoprene is also used as a contrast in some jewelery designs. ...more on Wikipedia about "Neoprene"

Nonconductors or electrical insulators are materials which lack movable electric charges, and which therefore lack a low-resistance path for charge flow. When a difference in electrical potential is placed across a nonconductor, no free charges are exposed to the electric field, so no flow of charges appears, and an electric current cannot arise. Ideally, a nonconductor has infinite resistance and zero conductance. ...more on Wikipedia about "Nonconductor"

(Polystyrene) :Styrofoam redirects here. For the music band of the same name see Styrofoam (artist). ...more on Wikipedia about "Polystyrene"

SEAgel (Safe Emulsion Agar gel) is a high-tech foam whose purpose is to serve as a type of insulator. It is among the least dense solids known; in fact, SEAgel has a density that is approximately equal to that of air. It is one of the lightest solids known, rivaling Aerogel. SEAgel was invented by Robert Morrison at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in 1992. SEAgel is made of agar, a carbohydrate material that comes from kelp and red algae, and contains only forty to fifty milligrams of material per cubic centimeter of solid (In other words, it has a density of 40-50 mg/cm3.). SEAgel is also completely biodegradable, as it is made entirely of biological material. ...more on Wikipedia about "SEAgel"

A straw bale is a bundle of straw tightly bound with twine or wire. Bales may be square, rectangular, or round, depending on the type of baler used. ...more on Wikipedia about "Straw bale"

Thermal pads or ground pads are thin, lightweight pads that are common among hikers, backpackers and budget travelers. In its simplest form a thermal pad consists of a foam-like material that is about half a centimetre thick (about a quarter of an inch). The dimensions of the pad are usually about the same length as a sleeping bag and a little wider. Slight variations in design can be found, such as rippling in the foam, but these do not significantly affect the pad's thermal properties. ...more on Wikipedia about "Thermal pad"

ThermaSAVE is a panel building system using a 4 to 12-inch-thick core of expanded polystyrene (similar to Styrofoam) sandwiched between two sheets of cellulose fiber-reinforced cement board varying in thickness from 3/8 to 7/16 inch, depending on structural requirements. This creates a "stress skinned" panel, also known as structural insulated panels (SIPs). Since c. 1984 H.H. "Hoot" Haddock from Florence, Alabama has been working on perfecting a polystyrene-based building system that would be faster and easier to construct than wood framed buildings, while having superior insulation and strength. ...more on Wikipedia about "ThermaSAVE"

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