QUEST Lab: Aerogel

Amy Miller Video on Apr 01, 2008 by from
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It looks like frozen smoke. And it's the lightest solid material on the planet. Aerogel insulates space suits, makes tennis rackets stronger and could be used one day to clean up oil spills. Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory scientist Alex Gash shows us some remarkable properties of this truly unique substance.

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  • http://www.nanosyd.dk Katharina Rubahn

    Hi
    Excelent video about aerogel.
    I work at the University of Southern Denmark and give often an introduction to nanotechnology. We have an exhibition with a TV and I wonder if it is possible to get a copy of this video for viewing to students and visitors?

    Best regards
    Katharina

    • http://blogs.kqed.org/food/ admin

      Dear Katharina, We're glad you enjoyed the video! Unfortunately, we're unable to provide a copy but you are more than welcome to download the HD version from the site itself. The link is located below the video player. Cheers, KQED QUEST

  • Ironmouse

    Just my curiosity, how do you think it can hold up to radiation, a bullet and what I am really trying to ask is can you change the texture but still keep the durability. What kind of application aside from space suits can you do with fabrics.