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Jon Nese of The Franklin Institute demonstrates the amazing insulating properties of Aerogel.

Aerogel

Aerogel is the lightest and lowest-density solid known to exist. It is typically 50-99.5% air, yet can hold 500 to 4,000 times its weight in applied force!

Click on the links below to find out more about the Aerogel Demonstration:

Procedure Sheet - doc/pdf

FAQ Sheet - doc/pdf