Solimide

Solimide is a foam designed by NASA and manufactured by Inspec Foams, Inc. in Dallas, Texas. Its primary purposes are as an insulator (such as for rocket fuels) and acoustic damper. NASA engineered the product to have relatively low outgassing (a problem in vacuum and aboard spacecraft), desirable thermal and acoustic performance, as well as uniformity during distribution and application. Typical uses of the foam include ducting, duct/piping insulation, structural components, and strengthening of hollow components while remaining lightweight.

See also

* aerogel

External links

* [http://www.sti.nasa.gov/tto/spinoff1998/t3.htm Brief NASA article] on Solimide
* [http://www.inspecfoams.com/ Inspec Foams'] public website