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Ceramabind™ 542

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Ceramabind™ 542 is an acidic, etching solution that is ideal for use in adhesive systems for bonding non-porous ceramics and glass. Stable when mixed with copper. Reacts with bases such as carbonates, oxides and hydroxides of alkali metals.

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Ceramic, Glass

Features: Air Drying, High Temperature Performance

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Applications & Uses

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Mixing & Application
  • Liquid binder-to-powder weight ratios of 4:1 to 1:1 are recommended when formulating adhesives, coatings and pastes.
  • Powder binder (875) to filler ratio of 1:4 is recommended.
  • Blend powder slowly into binder until desired viscosity is achieved.
  • Vacuum degas as required to reduce entrapped air.
  • Apply the mixture to clean surfaces.
  • Extremely smooth surfaces are difficult to wet and should be sandblasted, etched, or slightly oxidized wherever possible.
  • Porous substrates tend to absorb and separate the binder from the powder; these substrates should be pre-coated with the binder only before applying the mixture.
Curing
  • Air dry at room temperature for 1 - 2 hours.
  • Heat cure at 200ºF for 1 - 2 hours.
  • Heat cure at 500ºF for 1 - 2 hours.
  • Final cure at 700ºF for 1 hour for maximum adhesive strength and moisture resistance.

Properties

Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
pH Value2.5
Density1.47g/cc
Viscosity50.0cP
Solids Content by Weight40.0%
Temperature Resistance3200.0ºF

Technical Details & Test Data

Ceramabind™ Compatibility Chart
Product Ceramabind™ 542
Aluminum Reacts
Aluminum Oxide Stable
Aluminum Nitride Reacts
Boron Nitride Stable
Brass Stable
Bronze Stable
Chromium Reacts
Cobalt Reacts
Copper Stable
Dolomite Stable
Inconel Stable
Indium Stable
Indium Oxide Stable
Invar Stable
Iron Reacts
Iron Oxide Reacts
Magnesium Oxide Reacts
Manganese Dioxide Stable
Mica Stable
Molybdenum Reacts
Mullite Stable
Neodymium Oxide Reacts
Nickel Reacts
Nichrome Stable
Sillicon Dioxide Stable
Sillicon Stable
Sillicon Carbide Reacts
Stainless Steel Reacts
Tantalum Reacts
Titanium Reacts
Titanium Diboride Reacts
Titanium Dioxide Stable
Zinc Stable
Zirconium Carbide Reacts
Zirconium Diboride Reacts
Zirconium Oxide Stable
Zirconium Silicate Stable

Safety & Health

Safety
  • All Ceramabind™ products are water-based materials that can be washed from the skin, in the uncured state, with mild soap and warm water.
  • Prolonged skin contact should be avoided to prevent irritation.
  • If any material contacts the eyes, flush continuously with water or neutralizing solutions, then consult a physician immediately.

Storage & Handling

Storage
  • Storage Unopened containers have a six-month shelf life when stored at room temperature.
  • Make sure opened containers are capped securely to prevent evaporation.
  • Place a plastic film in between the cap and container to prevent air leakage.
  • Store containers between 45ºF and 95ºF.