A.16.3. Viton B910

PRODUCT

Type

Elastomer, rubber.

Chemical Composition

Vinylidene Fluoride, Hexafluoropropylene Copolymer.

Manufacturer

DuPont Dow Elastomers GmbH

          DuPont Strasse 1

          D-61352 Bad Homburg v.d.H.

          Germany

Tel: +49 (0) 61 72 87 13 55

Fax: +49 (0) 61 72 87 13 51

Email:

www.dupont-dow.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

1.85

Manufacturer’s Data

Tensile Strength

15 MPa

Manufacturer’s Data

Hardness

78

Manufacturer’s Data

Modulus (100%)

6.5 MPa

Manufacturer’s Data

Electrical Resistivity

2 x 1011 W m

Manufacturer’s Data

PROPERTIES RELEVANT TO SPACE USE

Nature

Typical Value

Type of Test

Temperature Range

Cryogenic to 230°C

Long term

 

-25°C to +230°C

Long term dynamic

Outgassing

TML = 0.5%, RML =0.3%, CVCM = 0.02%

ECSS-Q-70-02

Ionising Radiation

10 Mrad

Dynamic application

Oxygen Index

50

ECSS-Q-70-21

Offgassing/Toxicity

Pass

NASA NHB 8060-1A

Flammability

Pass (24.5% O2)

NASA NHB 8060-1B

SPECIAL RECOMMENDATIONS

·          There are many other grades of Viton with modified properties; e.g. GLT for extra-low temperature      (-40°C), VTR-4590 for high fluid resistance. Also, gasket manufacturers have their own designations.

·          All Viton formulations tested so far pass ECSS-Q-70-02 and have an Oxygen Index similar to that cited above.