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Ceramic Foam (Alumina Open-Cell Reticulated) vs Phenolic Foam (Closed-Cell Fire-Rated)

Property comparison of Ceramic Foam (Alumina Open-Cell Reticulated) and Phenolic Foam (Closed-Cell Fire-Rated), both foam.

Foam3 compared properties
PropertyCeramic Foam (Alumina Open-Cell Reticulated)Phenolic Foam (Closed-Cell Fire-Rated)Difference
Density400 kg/m³40 kg/m³-90%
Thermal conductivity0.5 W/m·K0.02 W/m·K-96%
Specific heat900 J/kg·K1,300 J/kg·K+44%

Difference is Phenolic Foam (Closed-Cell Fire-Rated) relative to Ceramic Foam (Alumina Open-Cell Reticulated). Values are taken from the representative row of each material; both materials may have multiple heat treatments or conditions on their individual pages.

Identification

Ceramic Foam (Alumina Open-Cell Reticulated)
standard
none
Phenolic Foam (Closed-Cell Fire-Rated)
standard
EN 13166

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