A.13.1. Apiezon L
PRODUCT
Type			Grease Lubricant.
Chemical Composition			Hydrocarbon.
Manufacturer		Apiezon Products, M + I Materials Ltd. PO Box 136 Manchester M60 1AN UK		Tel: +44 (0)161 875 4313 Fax: Email: tech@apiezon.com
EXPERIENCE & AVAILABILITY
Development Status			Commercial Product
Cost Range			High
Lot Reproducibility			Good
Space Experience			Limited
GENERAL PROPERTIES (Physical, Mechanical, Thermal, Electrical, Optical)
Nature			Typical Value		Remarks
Specific Gravity			0.896			@ 20°C
Melting Point			47°C			Manufacturer’s Data
Viscosity			766 cps			@ 50°C
Thermal Expansion Coefficient			760 x 10^-6 °C-1			Manufacturer’s Data
Thermal Conductivity			0.2 W m^-1°C^-1			Manufacturer’s Data
Heat of Fusion			63 J g^-1			Manufacturer’s Data
Volume Resistivity			12 x 10^14 Wm			Manufacturer’s Data
Dielectric Strength			28.7 kV/mm			Manufacturer’s Data
PROPERTIES RELEVANT TO SPACE USE (Effects of and/or on environment)
Nature	Typical Value				Type of Test
Temperature Range		Around room temperature
Outgassing		TML = 0.13%, RML = 0.12%, CVCM = 0.04%				ECSS-Q-70-02
SPECIAL RECOMMENDATIONS
· A derived product, Apiezon AP100, contains PTFE additive for superior anti-seize properties. · Does not pass odour test.