3M™ Glass Bubbles K20 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.
The K20 Glass Bubbles can be compounded in a variety of thermoset polymers to reduce the density of the composite. These composites can be incorporated into deep sea syntatctic foam for buoyancy modules to improve the uplift properties of a system at minimal foam volumes. They offer good strength-to density ratio, making them suitable for a variety of applications: buoyancy, coatings, adhesives, sealants, and thermoset resins systems.
Appearance (Unaided Eye) | White Powder |
Application | Lightweighting |
Brands | 3M™ |
Composition | Soda-lime Borosilicate Glass |
Crush Strength (Metric) | 3.45 MPa (80% Minimum Fractional Survival) |
Net Weight (Metric) | 30 kg |
Product Usage | Syntactic Foams |
Shape | Thin-walled Hollow Spheres |
Typical Density | 0.2 g/cc |
Typical Median Particle Diameter | 60 µm |
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