3M™ Glass Bubbles S38XHS
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Details
Highlights
- Density reduction
- Thermal conductivity reduction for better thermal insulation
- Higher filler loading feasible and lower VOC for paints and coatings
- Good strength-to-density ratio
- Chemical stability and inertness
- Reduced dieliectric constant
- Temperature resistance
3M™ Glass Bubbles S38HS are hollow microspheres made of soda-lime borosilicate glass with a true density of 0.38 g/cm³ and an isostatic crush strength of 5500 psi / 385 bar.
This grade can be used in a variety of applications including pipeline insulation in the oil industry requiring a high compressive strength and low thermal conductivity.
Specifications
| Appearance (Unaided Eye) | White Powder |
| Composition | Soda-lime Borosilicate Glass |
| Crush Strength (Imperial) | 5500 psi (90% Minimum Fractional Survival) |
| Crush Strength (Metric) | 37.92 MPa (90% Minimum Fractional Survival) |
| Industries | Construction, Rubber and Plastic, Paints and Coatings |
| Net Weight (Imperial) | 573.202 lb., 1234.59 lb. |
| Net Weight (Metric) | 260 kg, 560 kg |
| Shape | Thin-walled Hollow Spheres |
| Typical Density | 0.38 g/cc |
| Typical Median Particle Diameter | 35 µm |
Resources
Safety Data Sheets
Document Number: MSDS_1048529_GB_EN
(PDF)
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