ASTM Standard and Applied Worldwide
Cellular glass is made of one hundred percent pure glass in a basic block foam. Blocks can be fabricated into wide range of shapes and sizes to satisfy customers.
| Physical Properties of Cellular Glass Insulation- Type ZES 800 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHYSICAL PROPERTIES | ASTM | EN ISO | ||
| SI | ENGLISH | Method | Method | |
| Density | 120 kg/m3 | 7.5lb/ft3 | C 303 | EN 1602 |
| Thermal conductivity | W/mK 0.043 @10℃ 0.045 @24℃ |
Btu-in/hr.ft2.°F 0.314 @ 50°F 0.327 @ 75°F | C177 C158 | EN 12667 EN 12939 |
| Compressive strength Block | .62Mpa | 90Psi | C165 | EN 826 |
| Strength for flat surfaces with hot asphalt | C240 C552 | EN 826 Method A | ||
| Absorption of Moisture (Water % by Volume) | 0.20% | 0.20% | C240 |
EN 1609 EN 12087 |
| Linear Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | 9.0 x 10-6/°F 25℃ to 300℃ | 5.0 x 10-6/°F 75°F to 575°F | E228 | EN 13471 |
| Hygroscopicity | No increase in weight at 90% relative humidity | |||
| Water-Vapor Permeability | 0.00 perm-cm | 0.00 perm-in | E96 Wet Cup procedure B | EN 12086 EN ISO 10456 |
| Acid Resistance | Impervious to common acids except hydrofluoric acids | |||
| Capillarity | None | |||
| Combustibility & reaction to fire | Noncombustible-will not burn Flame Spread 0 Smoke Development 0 |
E136 E84 | EN ISO 1182 (Class A1) | |
| Composition | Soda-lime silicate glass - inorganic with no fibers or binders | |||
| Dimensional Stability | Excellent - does not shrink, , swell or warp | EN 1604 | ||
| Flexural Strength, Block | 0.48Mpa | 70 psi | C203 C240 | EN 12089 (BS450) |
| Modulus of Elasticity, Approx | 900 Mpa | 1.3 x 105 psi | C623 | EN 826 Method A1 |
| Specific Heat | 0.84 Kj/kg.K | 0.18 Btu/lb.°F | - | - |
| Thermal Diffusivity | 4.2 x 10-7m2/sec | 0.016 ft2/hr | - | - |
| Maximum Service Temperature | 482℃ | 900°F | - | - |
Performance
- High compressive strength
- Low thermal conductivity
- No water absorption Zero permeability
- High performance barrier
- Noncombustible
- Nontoxic
- Resistant to pets and vermin
Application
- Low temperature & cryogenic Cryogenic piping
- Chilled and hot water lines
- Heat traced pipes & equipment Hydrocarbon processing
- Above and below ground steam lines
- Offshore platforms
- Cryogenic vessels， equipment & tanks
- High temperature pipelines Asphalt and hot oil storage tanks
Testing
Procedural and random testing of ZES cellular glass during the manufacturing process ensures the most consistent and high performance insulation reaches our customers. Our in-house testing equipment is Calibrated and certified to ensure ASTM performance and quality of ZES Cellular glass.