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Silastic K RTV

Silicone

Supplied by Dow Corning Corporation

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General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • North America
Features 
  • Good Mold Release
  • Good Tear Strength
  • Heat Cure
  • High Hardness
  • Low Shrinkage
  • Room Temperature Vulcanizing
Uses 
  • Electrical Parts
  • Electrical/Electronic Applications
  • Molds/Dies/Tools
Appearance 
  • Green
Forms 
  • Liquid
Processing Method 
  • Casting
  • Encapsulating
  • Potting
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Apparent Density
g/cm³
ASTM D1895
Molding Shrinkage - Flow
in/in
ASTM D955
Elastomers
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Strength (Yield)
psi
ASTM D412
Tensile Elongation (Break)
%
ASTM D412
Tear Strength
lbf/in
ASTM D624
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Thermal Conductivity
Btu·in/hr/ft²/°F
ASTM C177
Thermoset
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Thermoset Components
     
Hardener
 
 
Resin
 
 
Pot Life (77°F)
min
 
Shelf Life (73°F)
wk
 
Thermoset Mix Viscosity (77°F)
cP
ASTM D2393
Demold Time
     
77°F
min
 
150°F
min
 
212°F
min
 
302°F
min
 
Related Terminology
Product names can be difficult to match. You may have searched any one of these terms to find this product: Silastic K RTV, Silastic , SilasticKRTV, K RTV, KRTV, Silicone, Dow Corning, RTVK
Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: Heat Cure, High Hardness, Hard, Good Mold Release, Easy Release, Good Demolding, Room Temperature Vulcanizing, RTV, Low Shrinkage, Good Tear Strength.
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Electrical Applications, Electronic Applications, Electrical/Electronic Applications, Electrical Sector, Molds/Dies/Tools, Molds, Dies, tools.
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
 
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