3M™ Glass Bubbles K46

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Density reduction

Thermal conductivity reduction

Higher filler loading feasible

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Highlights
  • Density reduction
  • Thermal conductivity reduction
  • Higher filler loading feasible
  • Chemical stability and inertness
  • Temperature resistance

3M™ Glass Bubbles S42XHS are hollow microspheres made of soda-lime borosilicate glass with a true density of 0.42 g/cm³ and an isostatic crush strength of 8000 psi / 550 bar.

The K46 Glass Bubbles grade can be used in insulation coatings for pipelines in deep and ultra deep water applications in the oil and gas industry.

Specifications

Appearance (Unaided Eye)

White Powder

Composition

Soda-lime Borosilicate Glass

Crush Strength (Imperial)

6000 psi (80% Minimum Fractional Survival)

Crush Strength (Metric)

41.37 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)

132.3 lb., 749.7 lb.

Net Weight (Metric)

60 kg, 340 kg

Shape

Thin-walled Hollow Spheres

Typical Density

0.46 g/cc

Typical Median Particle Diameter

40 µm

Resources

Safety Data Sheets

Document Number: MSDS_1048529_GB_EN

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