| Physical and Thermal Properties of FOAMGLAS® Insulation | ||||
| Physical Properties | USA | Metric | SI | ASTM Test |
| Absorption of moisture (% by volume) | 0.2% Only moisture retained is that adhering to surface cells after immersion. |
C240 | ||
| Water-vapor permeability | 0.00 perm-in |
0.00 perm-in |
E96 † | |
| Acid resistance | Impervious to common acids and their fumes, except hydrofluoric acid. | |||
| Capillary | None | None | None | |
| Combustibility | Non-combustible, will not burn. | E136 | ||
| Composition | Pure glass, totally inorganic, contains no binder. | |||
| Compressive strength average for standard material | 90 psi | 6.3 kg/cm2 | 620 kPa | C165, C240, C552-00 |
| Strength for flat surfaces capped with hot asphalt; different capping will give different values. For curved surfaces and pipe supports, contact PCC. | ||||
| Density, average | 7.5 lb/ft3 | 120 kg/m3 | 120 kg/m3 | C303 |
| Dimensional stability | Excellent — does not shrink, swell or warp. | |||
| Flexural strength, block average | 70 psi | 4.9 kg/cm2 | 480 kPa | C203, C240 |
| Hygroscopicity | No increase in weight at 90% relative humidity. | |||
| Linear coefficient of thermal expansion (25 to 300°C) |
5.0 x 10-6/°F | 9.0 x 10-6/°K | 9.0 x 10-6/°K | E228 |
| Maximum service temperature | +900°F | +482°C | 755°K | |
| Modulus of elasticity, approximately | 1.3 x 105 psi | 9,300 kg/cm2 | 900 MPa | C623 |
| Shear strength | No reliable recognized test method for determination of the shear strength for cellular glass exists at this time. Where shear strength is a design criterion, PCC should be contacted for recommendations. | |||
| Thermal conductivity | Btu-in/hr·ft2·°F 0.29 @ 75°F 0.28 @ 50°F |
kcal/m·h·°C 0.033 @ 0°C 0.034 @ 10°C |
W/mK 0.039 @ 0°C 0.040 @ 10°C |
C177, C518 |
| Specific heat | 0.20 Btu/lb·°F | 0.20 kcal/kg·°C | 0.84 kJl/kg·°K | |
| Thermal diffusivity | 0.016 ft2/hr | 0.0042 cm2/sec | 4.2x10-7 m2/sec | |
| NOTE: Properties given at 75° F unless otherwise specified. Properties may vary with temperature. These values are average or typical values recommended for design purposes, and are not intended as specification or limit values. †E 96 Wet Cup Method/Procedure B | ||||
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Certifications* and Approvals FOAMGLAS® Insulation can be certified to conform to the requirements of:
*Written request for certificate of compliance must accompany order. |
| Mechanical Specification Index Call Pittsburgh Corning Corporation for copies of specifications at 800-359-8433. |
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| GENERAL | ||
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Specification
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Title
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Section
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| 1. I-H/C-89-02-01 | Specification Guidelines for FOAMGLAS® Insulation (genspec.doc) |
GENERAL |
| PIPING | ||
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Specification #
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Title
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Section
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| 1. I-C-78-02-01 | Specification for Application of FOAMGLAS® Insulation on Liquid Oxygen or Nitrogen Piping (pilnox.doc) |
PIPING |
| 2. I-C-82-07-01 | Application of FOAMGLAS® Insulation to Chilled Water Pipes (picwp.doc) |
PIPING |
| 3. I-H-82-11-01 | Guidelines for Application of FOAMGLAS® Insulation to Heat Traced Piping (piht.doc) |
PIPING |
| 4. I-S-83-07-01 | Guidelines for Using FOAMGLAS® Insulation at Pipe Hangers and Supports (pipe supports and hangers.doc) |
PIPING |
| 5. I-H/C-86-09-01 | Specification for Insulation of Piping Systems for Freeze Protection and Process Control (pifrzpr.doc) |
PIPING |
| 6. I-DB-89-02-02 | Specification for FOAMGLAS® Insulation in Underground Direct Burial Applications (pidbcgi.doc) |
PIPING |
| 7. I-U-GL-701 | Specification for the Application of FOAMGLAS® Insulation in Shallow Trench, Vault, and Tunnel Applications (pitrench) |
PIPING |
| 8. I-P-ST-327 | Specification for the Application of FOAMGLAS® Insulation to Aboveground Steam Piping (piagstm.doc) |
PIPING |
| 9. I-P-LNG | Specification for the Application of FOAMGLAS® Insulation on Liquid Natural Gas Piping (pilng.doc) |
PIPING |
| 10. I-H-90-03-01 | Specification for the Application of FOAMGLAS® Insulation to Stainless Steel Piping (pissp.doc) |
PIPING |
| 11. DUAL - HW/CW | Application of FOAMGLAS® Insulation to Dual System Chilled and Hot Water Pipes (pidualhwcw.doc) |
PIPING |
| 12. I-U-GL-702 (PERF) | Specification for the Application of FOAMGLAS® Insulation in Shallow Trench, Vault, and Tunnel Applications (pitrench perf.doc) |
PIPING |
| SPECIAL | ||
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Specification #
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Title
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Section
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| 1. I-H-82-08-01 | Application of FOAMGLAS® Insulation to Systems Utilizing Heat Transfer Fluids or Hot Oil (sphttrn.doc) |
SPECIAL |
| 2. A-88-11-01-01 | Specification for Factory Application of PITTWRAP® Jacketings to FOAMGLAS® Insulation Pipe Cover (spfpwj.doc) |
SPECIAL |
| 3. I-H/C-90-01-02 | Specification Guidelines for the Application of FOAMGLAS® Insulation to Spherical Vessels Using the Fully Adhered Method (sphere.doc) |
SPECIAL |
| 4. I-C-90-08-01 | Insulation of Air Conditioning Ducts Using FOAMGLAS® Insulation (spacdu.doc) |
SPECIAL |
| 5. I-P-EO-322 | Guidelines for Application of FOAMGLAS® Insulation to Ethylene Oxide Piping and Equipment for Fire Protection (fpeo.doc) |
SPECIAL |
| 6. I-EO-93-04-02 | Guidelines for the Application of FOAMGLAS® Insulation to Ethylene Oxide Piping and Equipment (stdeo.doc) |
SPECIAL |
| 7. I-FP-1998 | Specification Guidelines for FOAMGLAS® Insulation Used in Fire Protection Applications for Piping, Tanks, and Vessels (firep.doc) |
SPECIAL |
| StrataFab® System/ ADVANTAGE® System | ||
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Specification
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Title
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Section
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| 1. I-SF-89-02-03 | Specification Guidelines for the StrataFab® System Using FOAMGLAS® Insulation (stfbgen.doc) |
STF/AD |
| 2. I-SF-90-07-02 | Application of the StrataFab® System to Piping and Equipment Utilizing Heat Transfer Fluids (stfbpiht.doc) |
STF/AD |
| 3. ADVANTAGE® System | Specification Guidelines for the FOAMGLAS® Insulation ADVANTAGE® System (advan.doc) |
STF/AD |
| TANKS | ||
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Specification
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Title
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Section
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| 1. I-H-77-04-02 | Above Ambient Tank Insulation Application Specification (tkaa.doc) |
TANKS |
| 2. I-C-79-07-01 | Insulation of a Below Ambient Storage Vessel Using FOAMGLAS® Insulation (tkbav.doc) |
TANKS |
| 3. I-H-81-06-01 | Guidelines for Securing FOAMGLAS® Insulation to Roofs of Tanks Operating Above 70° F (21° C) (tktrf.doc) |
TANKS |
| 4. I-H-84-12-02 | Insulation of Hot Tanks Using Weld Pin Securement (tkwp.doc) |
TANKS |
| 5. I-H-85-01-02 | Specification for the Application of FOAMGLAS® Insulation to Caustic Liquid Storage Tanks up to 350° F (177° C) (cutank.doc) |
TANKS |
| 6. I-C-85-05-01 | Specification for Application of FOAMGLAS® Insulation to Base and Shell of Refrigerated Liquid Storage Tanks (tkrfbs.doc) |
TANKS |
| 7. I-H-85-09-01 | Specification for Insulation of Hot Tank Bases Using FOAMGLAS® Insulation (tkmtb.doc) |
TANKS |
| 8. I-TK-CW1 | Insulation of a Chilled Water Storage Tank Using FOAMGLAS® Insulation (tkcw1.doc) |
TANKS |
| 9. I-TK-CON | Insulation of a Concrete Storage Tank Using FOAMGLAS® Insulation (tkcon.doc) |
TANKS |
| CYCLIC | ||
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Specification
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Title
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Section
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| 1. I-CYC-92-03-01 | Specification for the Application of FOAMGLAS® Insulation to Piping Cycling from -150° F to 700° F (cycpip.doc) |
CYCLIC |
| 2. I-CYC-94-01-02 | Specification for the Application of FOAMGLAS® Insulation to Cyclic Vessels Operating from -95° F to 350° F (-71° C to 177° C) (cycvs.doc) |
CYCLIC |
