"lighter than air solid"

[Sandy Johnson <bjsjohns@buffnet.net>]

Thanks to everyone that helped me with this question.  The answer is an
aerogel, most often made from silicon.  It is questions like this that
makes being a KidsConnect Volunteer so challenging and rewarding (when
you find the answer)!  Here are the sites for further information.
        http://eande.lbl.gov/ECS/aerogels/satoc.htm
        http://www.llnl.gov/IPandC/op96/07/7a-aer.html
        http://www.LearningKingdom.com/press/coolfact/s2-17-98.html

Sandy Johnson
Library Media Specialist Substitute
Clarence, Iroquois, Lancaster, Williamsville School Districts
Western New York  (Buffalo area)
KidsConnect Volunteer
bjsjohns@buffnet.net

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