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2. Gold leaf - Wikipedia

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   A gold nugget of 5 mm (0.2 in) in diameter (bottom) can be expanded through hammering into a gold foil of about 0.5 m 2 (5.4 sq ft). Toi gold mine museum, Japan.. Gold leaf is gold that has been hammered into thin sheets (usually around 0.1 μm thick [1]) by a process known as goldbeating, [2] for use in gilding.

3. Multi-layer insulation - Wikipedia

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   The metal coated plastic layers and the scrim separator are visible. Multi-layer insulation ( MLI) is thermal insulation composed of multiple layers of thin sheets and is often used on spacecraft and cryogenics. Also referred to as superinsulation, [1] MLI is one of the main items of the spacecraft thermal design, primarily intended to reduce ...

4. Space blanket - Wikipedia

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   A space blanket. A space blanket (also known as a Mylar blanket, emergency blanket, first aid blanket, safety blanket, thermal blanket, weather blanket, heat sheet, foil blanket, or shock blanket) is an especially low-weight, low-bulk blanket made of heat-reflective thin plastic sheeting. They are used on the exterior surfaces of spacecraft for ...

5. Joss paper - Wikipedia

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   Joss made from gold foil, dating to the Jin dynasty (266–420 AD) Joss paper is traditionally made from coarse bamboo paper, which feels handmade with many variances and imperfections, although rice paper is also commonly used. Traditional joss is cut into individual squares or rectangles.

6. 5 Foil Hacks to Wrap Your Head Around - AOL

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   Aluminum foil is a great kitchen staple to keep around for wrapping up leftovers and even transporting food, but there are many ways to use this magical foil that are not limited to the sandwich ...

7. Reynolds Wrap Aluminum Foil Is Now Color-Coded—Here’s What ...

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   Green: Recycled. This foil is made with 100% recycled aluminum and has a much smaller carbon footprint than its brethren. It uses 90% less energy than developing a brand-new foil. (You may have ...