A.14.6. D.C. 6-1104

PRODUCT

Type

One-part adhesive, sealant.

Chemical Composition

Silicone

Manufacturer

N.V. Dow Corning

          Parc Industriel, Zone C

          B-7180 Senette

          Belgium

Tel: +32-64-88 80 00

Fax: +32-64-88 84 01

Email: www.dowcorning.com

 

EXPERIENCE & AVAILABILITY

Development Status

Special Commercial Product

Cost Range

Very High

Lot Reproducibility

Excellent

Space Experience

Extensive

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

Nature

Typical Value

Remarks

Specific Gravity

1.12

@ 25°C

Hardness

38

Shore A

Tensile Strength

6 MPa

 

Shelf Life

12 Months

 

Thermal Expansion Coefficient

387 x 10-6 °C -1

10 to 90°C - TMA

Glass Transition Temperature

-117°C

TMA

Specific Heat

1.56 J g-1 °C -1

@ 0°C

PROPERTIES RELEVANT TO SPACE USE

Nature

Typical Value

Type of Test

Temperature Range

-65°C to +150°C.

Long Term

Outgassing

TML = 0.18%, RML =0.14%, CVCM = 0.03%

ECSS-Q-70-02

Thermal Cycling

Pass

ECSS-Q-70-04

Flammability

Pass (23.8% O2)

NASA NHB 8060-1B

Toxicity/Offgassing

Pass

NASA NHB 8060-1A

SPECIAL RECOMMENDATIONS

·          Recommended cure: 7 days at room temperature.

·          This product cures with air moisture and should not be used to bond large nonporous items.

·          This product does not evolve corrosive products during cure.