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Title: Method and apparatus for improving the insulating properties of closed cell foam

Patent ·
OSTI ID:7029932

A filler of non-metallic, light transparent material is formed into particles or flakes and coated with opaque material and dispersed in closed cell foam to reduce overall thermal conductivity and, specifically, to reduce radiation heat transfer.

Assignee:
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA (United States)
Patent Number(s):
US 5010112; A
Application Number:
PPN: US 7-444673
OSTI ID:
7029932
Resource Relation:
Patent File Date: 1 Dec 1989
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English