3M™ Glass Bubbles iM16K
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Highlights
- Density reduction leading to high weight reduction
- Better strength-to-density ratio providing a consistent weight reduction and high crush strength assuring the survival of Glass Bubbles during the harsh processing conditions
- Improved dimensional stability which translates to less warpage of finished parts in the plastic injection molding process
- Smaller particle size particularly important for class A finishing automotive parts
- Chemical stability and inertness
- Temperature resistance
3M™ Glass Bubbles iM16K are engineered hollow microspheres made of soda-lime borosilicate glass with a density of 0.46 g/cm³ and an excellent isostatic crush strength of 16,000 psi / 1100 bar.
The iM16K grade provides an additive with outstanding strength-to-density ratio for use in injection moulding, extrusion, and sheet molding compounds. The iM16k Glass Bubbles feature a very small medium particle size of 20 µm.
Specifications
| Appearance (Unaided Eye) | White Powder |
| Composition | Soda-lime Borosilicate Glass |
| Crush Strength (Imperial) | 16000 psi (90% Minimum Fractional Survival) |
| Crush Strength (Metric) | 110.32 MPa (90% Minimum Fractional Survival) |
| Factory ISO Certification | No ISO Certification information available |
| Industries | Rubber and Plastic, Transportation, Construction |
| Net Weight (Imperial) | 99 lb., 573.3 lb., 800.278 lb. |
| Net Weight (Metric) | 44.906 kg, 260 kg, 363 kg |
| Shape | Thin-walled Hollow Spheres |
| Typical Density | 0.46 g/cc |
| Typical Median Particle Diameter | 20 µm |
Resources
3M™ Glass Bubbles OverviewBrochures
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