Ready to really delve into aerogels? Learn how to make a supercritical dryer of your own. Read this article first.
Learn how to build a supercritical dryer for making aerogels.
Safety Precautions
Safety precautions you must consider before building your supercritical dryer.
Project Planning
Considerations regarding costs and time needed to build a supercritical dryer using the designs on Aerogel.org.
The Building Blocks
Important information about the pipe fittings, gauges, and valves you’ll be using to build your supercritical dryer.
Parts and Schematics
Select a manuclave design and learn how to build it.
Setting Up the CO2 Tank
Where to find a liquid CO2 tank and how to connect it to your supercritical dryer.
Ensuring Safe Operation
Some things to keep in mind once you have built your supercritical dryer.
Selecting a Workspace
Suggestions for selecting a place to operate your supercritical dryer.