A.14.7. D.C. 340

PRODUCT

Type

Heat-transfer compound.

Chemical Composition

Silicone compound, filled

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

Commercial Product

Cost Range

Low

Lot Reproducibility

Good

Space Experience

Fair

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

Nature

Typical Value

Remarks

Specific Gravity

2.3

Manufacturer’s Data

Penetration (Worked)

260

ASTM D217

Thermal Conductivity

0.55 W m-1°C-1

Manufacturer’s Data

PROPERTIES RELEVANT TO SPACE USE

Nature

Typical Value

Type of Test

Outgassing

TML = 0.33%, RML =0.31%, CVCM = 0.11%

ECSS-Q-70-02

SPECIAL RECOMMENDATIONS

·          This product is only tolerated in small quantities and must be fully sealed around with an approved sealant to prevent creep.