marc wrote:

This is what we need for the inside of rotary mufflers!

http://stardust.jpl.nasa.gov/tech/aerogel.html

Marc Wiese

Not only must a material withstand the heat inside a muffler it must also
withstand the considerably sonic energy. I have my doubts about this

stuff.

Paul Lamar

William wrote:

I have no doubts about aerogel -- it is VERY fragile, would last seconds in
a muffler application.
Bill Schertz
KIS Cruiser # 4045

 
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