• Question: In what form are Aerogels used in??

    Asked by janisharai to Andrew, Bruce, Lindy, Lizzie on 20 Jun 2012.
    • Photo: Lindy Heath

      Lindy Heath answered on 20 Jun 2012:

      Aerogels are solid materials. They are formed by removing the liquid inside a wet gel (imagine something like hair gel) without causing any shrinkage. The final aerogel structure is similar to an aero chocolate bar.

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