The thermal insulation landscape is crowded with options: fiberglass, ceramic wool, aerogel, foam composites, and mineral-based materials. Yet when engineers need reliable insulation in demanding ...

The remarkable properties of high-grade sheet mica as an insulator make it invaluable as a strategic war material, where it is essential for radio tubes, radar equipment, condensers, airplane ...

During its heyday, the Micanite Works building churned out some of the world’s top insulating materials. For years, the formidable three-story factory on Broadway served as a research and development ...