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Originally posted by bigben2k
So does anyone know what the space shuttle uses for thermal insulation, and if there's anything similar we can use?
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Yes, the ceramic thermal tiles on the space shuttle are made from very pure amorphous silica...
http://science.ksc.nasa.gov/shuttle/....html#sts-hrsi
For a more practicle (and affordable) soultion for insulating thermal dies take a look at Cotronics; specifically their flexible ceramic thermal insulation products.
http://www.cotronics.com/vo/cotr/fc_1.htm
Ceramic blankets, board, moldable sheets and papers (refractory fibers - alumina oxide/silica oxide).