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Silicone Electrical Isulator Gel

01/12/2007 4:32 AM

I have developed a Silicone Gel to work as insulator, from neutral silicone adhesive.

The problem that appeared is a a chemical reaction with the copper, oxidizing it.

how can I make to eliminate this oxidation ?

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Re: Silicone Electrical Isulator Gel

01/13/2007 2:00 AM

I have developed a Silicone Gel ... from neutral silicone adhesive.
The problem is a chemical reaction with the copper, oxidizing it.
How can I eliminate this oxidation ?

If you're using a moisture-cure adhesive (does it smell like acetic acid?), try switching to a two-part catalyst type. There are silicones that are made to work with circuit boards, that will avoid reactions with copper. Your adhesive manufacturer can probably offer alternative formulations.

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Re: Silicone Electrical Isulator Gel

01/13/2007 2:47 AM

Standard RTV is not at all neutral, as the other poster notes it uses acetic acid to vulcanize the rubber. GE make a grade that uses an alcohol base. It is called RTV-162 and is considered "Electrical Grade". It is very metal friendly and I have used it extensively without any problems.

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Re: Silicone Electrical Isulator Gel

01/22/2007 11:14 AM

why not try RTV's with platinum cataysts....clean and smell less cures fast and does not react with materials as you have mentioned..worth a try...definetely....wacker have a great range..

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Re: Silicone Electrical Isulator Gel

06/21/2007 8:26 AM

Thank You ALL,

GE has worked well.

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