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Phenolic Foam (Closed-Cell Fire-Rated) vs Polyimide Foam (Solimide AC-530)

Property comparison of Phenolic Foam (Closed-Cell Fire-Rated) and Polyimide Foam (Solimide AC-530), both foam.

Foam3 compared properties
PropertyPhenolic Foam (Closed-Cell Fire-Rated)Polyimide Foam (Solimide AC-530)Difference
Density40 kg/m³6.4 kg/m³-84%
Thermal conductivity0.02 W/m·K0.045 W/m·K+125%
Specific heat1,300 J/kg·K1,130 J/kg·K-13%

Difference is Polyimide Foam (Solimide AC-530) relative to Phenolic Foam (Closed-Cell Fire-Rated). Values are taken from the representative row of each material; both materials may have multiple heat treatments or conditions on their individual pages.

Identification

Phenolic Foam (Closed-Cell Fire-Rated)
standard
EN 13166
Polyimide Foam (Solimide AC-530)
standard
ASTM D3574

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