A.14.5. CV-2566
PRODUCT
Type			Controlled-volatility RTV silicone adhesive, coating, sealing, potting.
Chemical Composition			Diphenyl Dimethyl Silicone Polymer.
Manufacturer	Nusil Technology 1150 Mark Avenue, Carpinteria, CA 93013 USA				Tel: +1 805 684 8780 Fax: +1 805 566 990 Email: steveb@nusil.com www.nusil.com
European Agent	Polymer Systems Technology Ltd. Unit 6, First Floor, Vernon Bldg, Westbourne St, High Wycombe UK				Tel: +44 (0)1494 446610 Fax: +44 (0)1494 528611 Email: Poly.systechltd@btinternet.com
EXPERIENCE & AVAILABILITY
Development Status			Special Commercial Product
Cost Range			High
Lot Reproducibility			Good
Space Experience			High
GENERAL PROPERTIES (Physical, Mechanical, Thermal, Electrical, Optical)
Nature		Typical Value		Remarks
Appearance		Red elastomer
Pot Life		60 minutes minimum
Viscosity		30 000 to 70 000 cps		Manufacturer’s Data
Specific Gravity		1.46 to 1.52		25°C
Hardness		50 minimum		Durometer, Type A
Tensile Strength		3.4 MPa minimum		Manufacturer’s Data
Elongation		100% minimum		Manufacturer’s Data
Tear Strength		4 N.mm^-1 minimum		Die B
Dielectric Strength		19.7 kV/mm		Manufacturer’s Data
Volume Resistivity		1 x 10^13 W m		Manufacturer’s Data
Shelf Life		6 Months		25°C. Refrigeration may extend shelf life.
PROPERTIES RELEVANT TO SPACE USE (Effects of and/or on environment)
Nature		Typical Value				Type of Test
Temperature Range		-115°C to 300°C				Manufacturer’s Data
Outgassing		TML = 0.40%, RML = 0.28%, CVCM = 0.01%				ECSS-Q-70-02
Thermal Cycling		Pass				ECSS-Q-70-04
SPECIAL RECOMMENDATIONS
· A primer may be required on some bonding applications. Nusil SP-120 silicone primer is recommended. · Cure time at 25°C: - 24 hours to handle carefully. - Full cure – 7 days.