Insulation material

Yet another outstanding characteristic of BERAHN®-Carbon is the very low coefficient of heat transmission (also known as k-value). BERAHN®-Carbon has a coefficient of 0.2051 W/(m²•K). For comparison, wood has a k-value of 0.5 W/(m²•K).

The lower the k-value, the higher is the insulation efficiency.

A trial in a laboratory confirmed this exceptional property. A container was filled with BERAHN®-Carbon. On the metal side this container was heated up to 1,200°C within 120 minutes. On the opposite side of that box, behind the carbon, only a temperature of 200°C was measured after 120 minutes.

Combined with cement, for instance, BERAHN®-Carbon can be used as construction material for insulation purposes. Lots of energy will be saved to keep a building warm or cold, as demanded. Furthermore an application for fire-proof doors and heat shields are imaginable.