Density Reducing Agents for Buoyancy
3M Glass Bubbles A20/1000 are part of 3M's floated glass bubble series. They offer the same attributes as standard 3M glass bubbles - with high strength and low density (0.20 g/cc) - with an added surface treatment of a special coupling agent. This coupling agent makes them especially useful in high-performance syntactic foams typically found in remotely-operated vehicles (ROVs) and other undersea vessels. In these applications, the high strength-to-weight ratio of A20/1000 glass bubbles increases buoyancy while withstanding the pressure of deep water.
Paints and Coatings
3M glass bubbles offer a variety of benefits to light weight, high-build elastomeric roof coatings, anti-condensation coatings, etc. Here are some of the benefits:
- Lower viscosity, improved flow
- Increased filler loading, reduced cost
- VOC reduction
- Chemical stability and inertness
- Reduced dielectric constant
- Thermal conductivity reduction
- Temperature resistance
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