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Sylgard 184

Silicone

Supplied by Dow Corning Corporation

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General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • North America
Features 
  • Medium Viscosity
  • Self Extinguishing
  
Uses 
  • Electrical Parts
Agency Ratings 
 
Appearance 
  • Clear/Transparent
Forms 
  • Liquid
Processing Method 
  • Encapsulating
  • Potting
  
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Apparent Density
g/cm³
 ASTM D1895
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Strength (Yield)
psi
 ASTM D638
Tensile Elongation (Yield)
%
 ASTM D638
Hardness
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Durometer Hardness (Shore A)
 
 ASTM D2240
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Thermal Conductivity
Btu·in/hr/ft²/°F
 ASTM C177
Electrical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Volume Resistivity
ohm·cm
 ASTM D257
Dielectric Strength
V/mil
 ASTM D149
Dielectric Constant
     ASTM D150
100 Hz
 
  
100 kHz
 
  
Dissipation Factor
     ASTM D150
100 Hz
 
  
100 kHz
 
  
Arc Resistance
sec
 ASTM D495
Optical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Refractive Index
 
 ASTM D542
Thermoset
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Pot Life
min
  
Shelf Life
wk
  
Thermoset Mix Viscosity
cP
 ASTM D2393
Demold Time (150°F)
min
  
Additional Information
Useful Temperature Range: -67 to 392°F
Related Terminology
Product names can be difficult to match. You may have searched any one of these terms to find this product: Sylgard 184, Sylgard , Sylgard184, 184, Silicone, Dow Corning
Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: Self Extinguishing, Self-Extinguishing, Medium Viscosity.
Agency Ratings
This plastic material has 2 certifications from the following agencies (the number in parentheses shows the number of certifications for that agency): MIL (2).
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
 
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