3M™ Glass Bubbles K20HS

3M ID B5005217016

Reduction of density and improving buoyancy

Thermal condutivity reduction

Higher filler loading feasible and lower VOC for paints and coatings

Details

Highlights

Reduction of density and improving buoyancy
Thermal condutivity reduction
Higher filler loading feasible and lower VOC for paints and coatings
Good strength-to-density ratio
Reduced dielectric constant
Temperature resistance
Chemical stability and inertness

3M™ Glass Bubbles K20HS are hollow microspheres made of soda-lime borosilicate glass with a true density of 0.20 g/cm³ and an isostatic crush strength of 750 psi / 52 bar.

Typical properties

Details

Appearance (Unaided Eye)	White Powder
Composition	Soda-lime Borosilicate Glass
Crush Strength (Imperial)	750 psi (90% Minimum Fractional Survival)
Crush Strength (Metric)	5.17 MPa (90% Minimum Fractional Survival)
Shape	Thin-walled Hollow Spheres
Typical Density	0.2 g/cc
Typical Median Particle Diameter	60 µm

Request a Sample

All fields are required unless indicated optional
First Name
Last Name
Business Email Address
Business Phone
Company
Industry Type

Select One
Please Specify Other (optional)
Job Role

Select One
Please Specify Other (optional)
Address
City
Zip Code
Country

United States
Preferred Language
State

Select one...
Project Timeline

Select One
What compressive forces will the bubble be subjected to in the application process?

Select One
Describe Why You Are Considering Glass Bubbles
Describe Your Current Process and / or Application
Please List Which Glass Bubbles You Are Considering (optional)
3M™ Glass Bubbles are intended for industrial applications and manufactured to industrial specifications in conformance with various recognized industrial quality standards. These products are not intended, designed, manufactured or labeled for sale to or use by consumers, or for medical device, food/food supplement/food additive, drug, or cosmetics applications. 3M Advanced Materials Division (3M) will assess the intended use of 3M™ Glass Bubbles and reserves the right not to sample, sell or supply if 3M determines that it is not in a position to support the intended use of 3M™ Glass Bubbles.
Subscribe to 3M marketing communications
3M takes your privacy seriously. 3M and its authorized third parties will use the information you provided in accordance with our Privacy Policy to send you communications which may include promotions, product information and service offers. Please be aware that this information may be stored on a server located in the U.S. If you do not consent to this use of your personal information, please do not use this system.
Submit

Our apologies...

An error has occurred while submitting. Please try again later...

Thank you!

Your form was submitted successfully