PRODUCT DATA SHEET
FLEXIBLE INDUSTRIAL INSULATION
FOR HIGH-TEMPERATURE APPLICATIONS
Pyrogel XT-E is a high-temperature insulation blanket that is formed of silica
aerogel which possesses the lowest thermal conductivity of any known solid
and reinforced with a non-woven, glass-fiber batting.
Pyrogel XT-E is our easiest product ever to handle, store, and install. It offers
the same industry-leading thermal performance as Pyrogel XT, with standard
roll sizes and a product form that dramatically reduces handling dust and
simplifies installation and clean-up.
Ideal for insulating piping, vessels, tanks, and equipment, Pyrogel XT-E is an
essential material for those seeking the ultimate in thermal efficiency.
Physical Properties
Thicknesses*
0.20 in (5 mm)
0.40 in (10 mm)
Material Form
1,500 ft rolls
850 ft2 rolls
Max. Use Temp.
1200F (650C)
Color
Maroon
Density
12.5 lb/ft3 (0.20 g/cc)
Hydrophobic
Yes
Nominal values. Thicknesses measured using a method derived from ASTM C 518 and another proprietary method to
provide resolutions an order of magnitude smaller than ASTM C 167.
Advantages
Thermal Conductivity
Superior Thermal Performance
Up to five times better thermal performance than competing insulation products
ASTM C 177 Results
Physically Robust
Soft and flexible but with excellent springback, Pyrogel XT-E recovers its
thermal performance even after compression events as high as 100 psi
Shipping and Warehousing Savings
Reduced material volume, high packing density, consistent roll sizes, and low
scrap rates can reduce logistics costs by a factor of five or more compared to
rigid, pre-formed insulations
Simplified Inventory
Unlike rigid pre-forms such as pipe cover or board, the same Pyrogel XT-E
blanket can be cut to fit any piece of piping or equipment
400
600
800
1000
0.60
90
80
0.50
70
60
0.40
50
0.30
40
30
0.20
20
0.10
0
10
0
100
200
300
400
Thermal Conductivity, k (mW/m-K)
Less Time and Labor to Install
Easily cut and conformed to complex shapes, tight curvatures, and spaces with
restricted access
Temperature (F)
200
Thermal Conductivity, k (BTU-in/hr-ft2-F)
Reduced Thickness and Profile
Equal thermal resistance at a fraction of the thickness
0
600
500
Temperature (C)
Hydrophobic Yet Breathable
Pyrogel XT-E repels liquid water but allows vapor to pass through, helping to
prevent corrosion under insulation
Mean Temp.
Environmentally Safe
Landfill disposable, shot-free, minimal dust with no respirable fiber content
100
200
300
400
500
600
32
212
392
572
752
932
1112
mW/m-K
BTU-in/hr-ft2-F
20
23
28
35
46
64
89
0.14
0.16
0.19
0.24
0.32
0.44
0.62
Thermal conductivity measurements taken at a compressive load of 2 psi and standard atmospheric pressure.
Product Performance Data
Test Procedure
Property
Results
ASTM C 1728,
Type III, Grade 1A
Standard Specification for Flexible Aerogel Insulation
Complies
ASTM C 165
Compressive Strength
Stress at 10% strain = 11.4 psi (78.3 kPa)
Stress at 25% strain = 37.0 psi (255.2 kPa)
ASTM C 356
Linear Shrinkage Under Soaking Heat
<2% @ 1200F (650C)
ASTM C 411
Hot Surface Performance
Passed
ASTM C 447
Estimation of Maximum Use Temperature
1200F (650C)
ASTM C 795
Insulation for Use Over Austenitic Stainless Steel
Passed
ASTM C 1101
Classifying the Flexibility of Mineral Fiber Blankets
Class: Resilient Flexible
ASTM C 1104
Water Vapor Sorption
<5% (by weight)
ASTM C 1338
Fungal Resistance of Insulation Materials
Passed
ASTM C 1511
Liquid Water Retention After Submersion
<5% (after heat treatment)
ASTM E 84
Surface Burning Characteristics
Flame Spread Index = 0
Smoke Developed Index = 0
Characteristics
Pyrogel XT-E can be cut using conventional cutting tools including scissors, tin snips, and razor knives. It is recommended gloves, safety glasses, and dust mask
be worn when handling material. See SDS for complete health and safety information.
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