A.11.5. Scotch Tape No. 850 Silver

PRODUCT

Type

Adhesive tape.

Chemical Composition

Polyester/Aluminised/Acrylic.

Manufacturer

3M Belgium

          Hermes Laan, 7,

          B-1831 Diegem

          Belgium

Tel: +32 (0)2 722 51 11

Fax: +32 (0)2 720 02 25

Email:

www.3m.com

EXPERIENCE & AVAILABILITY

Development Status

Commercial Product

Cost Range

Low

Lot Reproducibility

Fair

Space Experience

Extensive

GENERAL PROPERTIES (Physical, Mechanical, Thermal, Electrical, Optical)

Nature

Typical Value

Remarks

Thickness

50 mm

Manufacturer’s Data

Tensile Strength

3.8 N.m-1

Manufacturer’s Data

Peel Strength

35 N.cm-1 

Manufacturer’s Data

Solar Absorbtance

0.135

ECSS-Q-70-09

Hemispherical Emittance

0.63

ECSS-Q-70-09

PROPERTIES RELEVANT TO SPACE USE

Nature

Typical Value

Type of Test

Temperature Range

-50°C to +150°C.

Manufacturer’s Data, Long Term

Outgassing

TML = 0.6%, RML =0.3%, CVCM = 0.03%

ECSS-Q-70-02

Thermal Cycling

Pass

ECSS-Q-70-04

SPECIAL RECOMMENDATIONS

·          A “lined” version of the same tape is available under the name Scotch Tape No. 852.

·          Tape 850 is also available in a transparent version and in different colours. Only Silver has been proven for space use.