What Is Cellular Glass Insulation? | Fezeco - Cellular Glass supplier in Oman

What is cellular glass insulation


"I'm aware of the term cellular glass insulation, but not sure what that means."


Sounds like you? Well, you are at the right place!


In this read, Fezeco-cellular glass supplier in Oman- tells you everything you need to know about cellular glass/ foam glass insulation. 


What is Cellular Glass Insulation?


Cellular glass is an environmentally sustainable insulating material with remarkable physical properties. It is a glass foam substance made by a high-temperature reaction between glass and carbon. It has good thermal properties, and therefore it can be used as thermal insulation. Other properties of cellular glass include:

  • It has a cellular structure, and therefore it is impermeable

  • Non-flammable

  • High compressive strength

  • Resistance to soil humidity


Thermal conductivity Of Cellular Glass


Thermal conductivity is defined as the quantity of heat (in watts) transported owing to a temperature difference through a square area of material of a particular thickness (in metres). The lower the material's thermal conductivity, the better the material's capacity to resist heat transfer and, as a result, the more effective the insulation. Thermal conductivity ratings for foam glass are typically between 0.038 and 0.055W/mK.


Gases have more thermal insulating properties than solids and gases. So air and other gases trapped in (e.g., in a foam-like structure) form a very good insulating material. So, insulating materials like cellular glass/foam glass have a large number of gas-filled pockets. 


Advantages 


  • Lightweight that it floats on water

  • Moisture resistant.

  • Fire resistant

  • Water Proof

  • Incompustianle

  • Compression-proof

  • Resistant to acid

  • Easy to handle

  • Ecological

  • High Durability and stable

  • Can resist common chemicals and most corrosive environments.

  • Excellent sound absorption properties.

  • Good in cold temperatures ranging from -450°F - 900°F.



Disadvantages


  • Heavy material.

  • Fragile.

  • Susceptible to vibration-induced damage.

  • Expensive production.


Uses


  • Insulating pipes or tanks

  • Insulation of flat roof

  • To make insulation panels for structures

  • Cold storage

  • Flotation devices

  • To fireproof building panels

  • Green roof insulation

  • Insulate cold process pipes and equipment

  • Insulate ethylene plant pipes and equipment

  • To insulate hot oil piping and equipment

  • To insulating LNG piping and tank bases

  • Underground steam distribution





Fezeco offers a wide range of cellular glass insulation solutions to your specifications to meet a variety of building standards and industrial requirements. Want to learn more? Follow the link cellular glass supplier in Oman and get in touch with us. 



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