3M™ Glass Bubbles S38
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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 S38 are hollow microspheres made of soda-lime borosilicate glass with a true density of 0.38 g/cm³ and an isostatic crush strength of 4000 psi / 280 bar.
The low thermal conductivity of 3M Glass Bubbles S38 makes them ideal additives in insulation for pipelines and production risers.
Specifications
| Appearance (Unaided Eye) | White Powder |
| Composition | Soda-lime Borosilicate Glass |
| Crush Strength (Imperial) | 4000 psi (80% Minimum Fractional Survival) |
| Crush Strength (Metric) | 27.58 MPa (80% Minimum Fractional Survival) |
| Factory ISO Certification | No ISO Certification information available |
| Industries | Construction, Rubber and Plastic, Paints and Coatings, Transportation |
| Net Weight (Imperial) | 110.231 lb., 573.3 lb. |
| Net Weight (Metric) | 50 kg, 260 kg |
| Shape | Thin-walled Hollow Spheres |
| Typical Density | 0.38 g/cc |
| Typical Median Particle Diameter | 40 µm |
Resources
Safety Data Sheets
Document Number: MSDS_1048529_GB_EN
(PDF)
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