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Super-insulation from sand.

Author(s) : FIELD A.

Type of article: Article

Summary

Building insulation methods with micro-pore translucent material created from silicon dioxide are described. The material is said to be suitable for building construction, particularly in passive solar designs, as well as for freezers and refrigerators, where it has been shown to cut energy consumption by 15 to 25%.

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  • Original title: Super-insulation from sand.
  • Record ID : 1995-2872
  • Languages: English
  • Source: J. chart. Inst. Build. Serv. - vol. 16 - n. 10
  • Publication date: 1994/10
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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