3M™ Glass Bubbles S38HS

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Density reduction

Thermal conductivity reduction

High filler loading feasible

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Highlights
  • Density reduction
  • Thermal conductivity reduction
  • High filler loading feasible
  • Chemical stability and inertness
  • 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.

These Glass Bubbles are designed for pipeline insulation in ultra-deep water applications and low density sheet moulding compounds (SMC).

Specifications

Appearance (Unaided Eye)

White Powder

Composition

Soda-lime Borosilicate Glass

Crush Strength (Imperial)

5500 psi (80% Minimum Fractional Survival)

Crush Strength (Metric)

37.92 MPa (80% Minimum Fractional Survival)

Industries

Rubber and Plastic

Net Weight (Imperial)

110.25 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

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