Ceramic insulation
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It's unknown whether Hy-Tech's additive is the same as the micro balloons available from RC aircraft supply stores. However, Hy-Tech says that "A great majority of ceramic and glass 'microspheres' or 'beads' being produced today are for applications ranging from medical, electronic and every day household use each having different chemical and physical properties." | It's unknown whether Hy-Tech's additive is the same as the micro balloons available from RC aircraft supply stores. However, Hy-Tech says that "A great majority of ceramic and glass 'microspheres' or 'beads' being produced today are for applications ranging from medical, electronic and every day household use each having different chemical and physical properties." | ||
| − | Hy-Tech has a research relationship with NASA, and was featured [http://www.sti.nasa.gov/tto/spinoff2003/er_4.html in a NASA publication] devoted to highlighting technologies that were spun off from the space program. | + | Hy-Tech has a research relationship with NASA, and was featured [http://www.sti.nasa.gov/tto/spinoff2003/er_4.html in a NASA publication] devoted to highlighting technologies that were spun off from the space program (the additive was inspired by the ceramic tiles used to protect the space shuttle from the heat of atmospheric re-entry). |
Hy-Tech offers a [http://www.hytechsales.com/buy_ceramicadditive.html "1-gallon package" of ceramic additive] (NOT 1 gallon of spheres, but a pre-measured amount of spheres for mixing in with 1 gallon), for $12. The instructions say to mix 1 part additive in with 4 parts paint. | Hy-Tech offers a [http://www.hytechsales.com/buy_ceramicadditive.html "1-gallon package" of ceramic additive] (NOT 1 gallon of spheres, but a pre-measured amount of spheres for mixing in with 1 gallon), for $12. The instructions say to mix 1 part additive in with 4 parts paint. | ||
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