Product · Hollow Glass Microspheres

HGM High-Strength Series

Five grades with thicker, stronger microsphere walls at comparable particle sizes — engineered to survive sustained high pressure without crushing, for deep-sea buoyancy and oilfield cementing.

Grade Comparison

AM-H25HS to AM-H60HS. At a matched particle size, these grades hold roughly double the test pressure of their Common Series counterparts.

ModelTest Pressure (MPa/psi)Tap Density (g/cm³)True Density (g/cm³)Thermal Cond. (W/m·K)D10 (μm)D50 (μm)D90 (μm)
AM-H25HS13.8 / 20000.150.250.051234373
AM-H30HS27.6 / 40000.180.300.056193865
AM-H38HS55.2 / 80000.220.380.065183766
AM-H46HS110 / 160000.280.460.078163562
AM-H60HS124 / 180000.360.600.093132851

Compressive strength test per JC/T 2285-2014 or Q/TIPC-J01-2020. Tap density per GB/T 31057.1-2014. True density per JC/T 2285-2014 or GB/T 21782.2-2008. Thermal conductivity per ASTM D5930-01. Particle size per GB/T 19077-2016.

How This Series Differs from Common Series

At a matched particle size, High-Strength grades tolerate roughly double the test pressure of their Common Series counterparts — for example, AM-H30HS holds to 4,000psi versus AM-H30's 2,000psi. This comes from a thicker microsphere wall construction, which is what makes the series suitable for sustained deep-water pressure or the mechanical stresses of oilfield cementing, where a standard grade would risk crushing under load.

Applications

Deep-Sea Buoyancy

Used as a filler in syntactic foam buoyancy materials for underwater equipment, submersibles, and subsea cables, where sustained hydrostatic pressure at depth requires a microsphere that won't collapse.

Recommended:AM-H30HSAM-H38HS

Oilfield Cementing

As a lightweight cement slurry additive, reduces slurry density while withstanding downhole pressure during cementing operations.

Recommended:AM-H30HSAM-H38HS

Aerospace & High-Performance Composites

Where non-metallic aircraft components need both weight reduction and structural resilience under load.

Recommended:AM-H38HSAM-H46HS

Frequently Asked Questions

How much more pressure can High-Strength grades handle compared to Common Series?
At matched particle size, High-Strength grades typically hold to roughly double the test pressure of the equivalent Common Series grade — for example AM-H30HS (4,000psi) versus AM-H30 (2,000psi) — due to a thicker wall construction.
Which grade is recommended for deep-sea buoyancy applications?
AM-H30HS and AM-H38HS are common starting points for buoyancy material formulation, though the right grade depends on your target operating depth and required safety margin — share your depth rating requirement and we can help narrow this down.
Do you provide batch documentation for oilfield applications?
Yes, a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis including density, compressive strength, and particle size data is provided with every shipment.