A.12.9. MAP – PUC
PRODUCT
Type			Black, Conductive, Thermal-control Paint
Chemical Composition			Polyurethane / Carbon Black Graphite
Manufacturer	Société MAP S.A. Z.I. rue Clément Ader, F-09100 Pamiers France			Tel: +33 (0)5 34 01 27 00 Fax: +33 (0)5 61 60 28 77 Email: map@map-coatings.com www.map-coatings.com
EXPERIENCE & AVAILABILITY
Development Status			Special Commercial Product
Cost Range			Low
Lot Reproducibility			Good
Space Experience			Limited
GENERAL PROPERTIES (Physical, Mechanical, Thermal, Electrical, Optical)
Nature		Typical Value				Remarks
Thickness		50 to 60 mm.				Manufacturer’s Data
Electrical Surface Resistance		2 to 25 kW £				Manufacturer’s Data, depends on topcoat thickness
Solar Absorptance		0.94 ± 0.02 (Aluminium substrate)				ECSS-Q-70-09, depends on topcoat thickness
Hemisperical Emittance		0.80				ECSS-Q-70-09
Shelf Life		4 Months				Manufacturer’s Data
PROPERTIES RELEVANT TO SPACE USE (Effects of and/or on environment)
Nature	Typical Value						Type of Test
Outgassing	TML = 0.83%, RML = 0.55%, CVCM = 0.02%				ECSS-Q-70-02
Thermal Cycling	Pass				100 cycles 10^-6 torr (-150°C; +100°C).
SPECIAL RECOMMENDATIONS
· Room temperature curing. · On some substrates it is necessary to use PS or WP primer to improve adhesion. · Useable on flexible substrates (Kapton).