Nanoporous Insulation Material

Overview of Nanoporous Insulation Materials

Nanoporous insulation materials are a new type of thermal insulation material made from silica particles with diameters of tens of nanometers, combined with infrared light blockers, fibers, and other components through a series of physical and chemical reactions. Due to their internal structure containing a large number of nanopores, they exhibit superior thermal insulation performance. They are also known as nano boards, nano insulation boards, nano thermal insulation boards, super insulation materials, nano composite insulation boards, nano aerogels, and nanoporous insulation materials, among other names.

Characteristics of Nanoporous Insulation Materials

• Extremely low thermal conductivity: The thermal conductivity of nanoporous insulation materials is very low, with thermal insulation performance being 3 to 4 times that of traditional insulation materials (such as ceramic fiber, calcium silicate, rock wool, etc.). This makes them perform exceptionally well in applications that require high-efficiency insulation.

• Temperature stability: The change in thermal conductivity with rising temperature is minimal, making it an ideal high-temperature insulation material. Even in high-temperature environments, nanoporous insulation materials can maintain their excellent thermal insulation performance.

• High-temperature resistance: The material can withstand temperatures up to 1100°C, allowing for long-term use in extreme high-temperature environments without failure.

• Fire resistance: Nanoporous insulation materials are A1-grade non-combustible materials with good thermal stability and resistance to thermal shock, low heat storage, and long service life.

• Environmental and safety: The material is non-toxic and environmentally friendly, free of respirable harmful fibers, produces no smoke or odor when heated, does not cause itching upon contact with the skin, ensuring safety and comfort during use.

Application Scenarios of Nanoporous Insulation Materials

Due to their excellent high-temperature insulation performance, nanoporous insulation materials are suitable for applications requiring high insulation and energy-saving standards, or where the thickness of insulation materials is restricted. The following are some main application areas:

• Steel metallurgical equipment: In steel metallurgical equipment such as ladles, tundishes, and torpedo cars, nanoporous insulation materials can effectively reduce thermal losses, improving equipment efficiency and lifespan.

• Ceramic kilns: In ceramic kilns such as roller kilns and tunnel kilns, nanoporous insulation materials can provide excellent insulation effects, ensuring temperature uniformity and stability within the kiln.

• Glass kilns: In glass kilns such as melting furnaces, tempering furnaces, and troughs, nanoporous insulation materials can effectively insulate, reducing energy consumption and enhancing production efficiency.

• Aluminum industry: In aluminum industry equipment such as melting furnaces, holding furnaces, and ladles, nanoporous insulation materials can provide high-efficiency insulation, ensuring the temperature stability of the aluminum liquid and reducing thermal losses.

• Chemical equipment: In chemical equipment such as cracking furnaces and high-temperature pipelines, nanoporous insulation materials can effectively insulate, ensuring safe operation and enhanced energy efficiency.

• Electrical products: In electrical products such as black boxes, thermometers, and thermal storage heaters, nanoporous insulation materials can provide excellent insulation effects, ensuring product performance and safety.

• Fire doors: In fire doors such as elevator landing doors and fire partitions, nanoporous insulation materials can provide efficient fire and thermal insulation effects, ensuring building safety.

In summary, with its superior insulation performance and broad application prospects, nanoporous insulation materials will occupy a significant position in the future insulation materials market, contributing more to energy saving, emission reduction, and environmental protection.