Silikaaerogelkropp som transparent panel i energifönster

The present invention describes a body of a silica aerogel material which has excellent properties, such as a very low coefficient of thermal conductivity, i.e. is highly insulating. Furthermore there is described various specific embodiments in which the body according to the present invention has been given various advantageous properties, such as high transparency, increased mechanical stability and improved handling and transportation option, wherein the latter have been made by the fact that the body, e.g. a panel, is encased in an encasing material. Moreover, the present invention also describes processes for the production of a silica aerogel body, such as e.g. a panel.