Neopariés

Crystallized Glass Ceramic Panels

Neopariés^® is a unique crystallized glass material, which is an ideal alternative to stone for interior and exterior walls, interior floors, counters and table tops. With a marble-like appearance, it is available in large, flat or curved panels. Stronger than marble or granite, it may be used in thinner and lighter configurations, and is nearly graffiti proof.

“If you do it right, it will last forever.”

-Massimo Vignelli

KEY FEATURES

Bright, smooth surface appearance
Large panel sizes -- 35-7/16" x 70-7/8" (900 mm x 1800 mm) and 47-1/4" x 94-1/2" (1200 mm x 2400 mm) (5/8" white only)
High resistance to staining, pollution, graffiti
For interior or exterior use
Can be formed into convex or concave curved panels
Four standard colors available, including white
Excellent strength allows for use of thinner and lighter panels

Yields zero water absorption and nearly eliminates damage that can be caused by acids or alkalis
High sheen surface provides reflectivity of light which can allow the reduction of artificial lighting
Neopariés is available in both stock panels and cut to size configurations. Fabrication of the product is similar to that of natural stone products. Neopariés can be cut, profiled, machined and edge polished by those who are equipped and comfortable with natural stone fabrication.

Performance Data

	Neopariés	Marble	Granite
Bending Strength (N/mm²)	41	11	14
MOH's Hardness	5.5	3	5.5 - 6.5
Thermal Expansion Coefficient(x10-6)	6.1	7.0	7.0
Acid Resistance 1% H2SO4 (mg/cm²)	0.2	??267??	26.2
Alkali Resistance 1% NaoH (mg/cm²)	0.7	7.8	2.6
Freeze/Thaw Resistance³ (%)	0.0	0.2	0.3
Water Absorption Rate⁴ (%)	0.0	0.3	0.4
Diffuse Reflection Rate (%)	80	42	44

Weight loss of test piece of 25 x 25 x 5 mm after 24-hour immersion in 1%H2SO4 solution of 90°C.
Weight loss of test piece of 25 x 25 x 5 mm after 24-hour immersion in 1% NaOH solution of 90°C.
Weight loss of test piece of 15 x 15 x 10 mm after 25 cycles: immersion of test piece in water of 25°C for 2 days = exposure for 4 hours in a temperature of -20°C.
Weight increasing rate of test piece of 25 x 25 x 15 mm after 48-hour immersion in water.

Colors

The uniform, marble-like appearance features a smooth, shiny surface providing a timeless look. Neopariés is featured in four colors including white, black, light beige and light grey.