A.14.11. Stycast 1090
PRODUCT
Type			Syntactic casting, potting, foam, 2-part.
Chemical Composition			Epoxy.
Manufacturer	Emerson & Cumming Nijerheidsstraat 7, B-2260 Westerlo Belgium			Tel: +32 14 56 25 00 Fax: +32 14 56 25 01 Email: www.emersoncuming.com
EXPERIENCE & AVAILABILITY
Development Status			Commercial Product
Cost Range			Medium
Lot Reproducibility			Excellent
Space Experience			Extensive
GENERAL PROPERTIES (Physical, Mechanical, Thermal, Electrical, Optical)
Nature			Typical Value		Remarks
Specific Gravity			0.88		Manufacturer’s Data
Viscosity (before reaction)			30 000 cps		Manufacturer’s Data
Pot Life			30 mins.		Manufacturer’s Data
Hardness			82		Shore D
Compressive Modulus			25 MPa		Manufacturer’s Data
Thermal Expansion Coefficient			40 x 10^-6 °C^-1		Manufacturer’s Data
Thermal Conductivity			0.167 W m^-1 °C^-1		Manufacturer’s Data
Dielectric Constant			3.9		@ 60 Hz.
Loss Factor			0.02		@ 60 Hz.
Dielectric Strength			14.8 kV/mm		Manufacturer’s Data
Electrical Resistivity (volume)			10^10 W m		Manufacturer’s Data
PROPERTIES RELEVANT TO SPACE USE
Nature		Typical Value				Type of Test
Temperature Range		-75°C to +200°C.				Manufacturer’s Data
Outgassing		TML = 0.75%, RML =0.35%, CVCM = 0.06%				ECSS-Q-70-02
Toxicity/Offgassing		Pass				NASA NHB 8060-1A
Water Absorption		0.4%				24 hours @ 25°C
Flammability		Pass (23.8% O2)				NASA NHB 8060-1B
SPECIAL RECOMMENDATIONS
· This product is filled with micro-balloons which must be thoroughly dispersed at the time of use. · The resin must be deaerated (by vacuum exposure) before casting and also briefly after casting. · Recommended cure is 24 hours at room temperature. Post cure at 60°C may be applied to reduce outgassing. · Post cure at 60°C for 24 hours is compulsory when material is used as insert potting. · Temperature range and cure schedule are dependent on the catalyst used. Both 9 and 11 have space approval, and experience in space use. · Different catalysts will also affect other properties.