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CHT Group QSil 58

CHT Group QSil 58 is a high-temperature, self-leveling, two-component silicone material that is primarily used for potting applications. The two applicable catalysts are 0.5% DBT by weight and 10% deep-section catalyst by weight. The 0.5% catalyst level can be increased or decreased to obtain the desired cure speed. Cure speed can be accelerated by adding DBT catalyst in 0.1% increments. This can be catalyzed with a 10% deep-section catalyst for applications requiring a deeper cure. The material can also be vulcanized at temperatures up to 70°C to increase cure speed.

Product Type: 2K (2 component) Adhesive, Encapsulant, Potting Compound

Cure Method: Moisture Cure

Chemical Family: Silicones

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Features & Benefits

Key Features
  • Excellent thermal stability
  • Self-leveling
  • Variable cure speed
  • Useful temper range of -54ºC (-65ºF) - 260ºC (500ºF) continuously and up to 316ºC (600ºF) intermittently

Applications & Uses

Cure Method
Use and Cure Information
Catalysts
Test DBT Catalyst QSil Deep Section
Catalyst
Appearance Clear/light yellow Beige
Viscosity N/A 6,500 cps
Specific Gravity 1.04 1.47

 

Mixing

  • If using QSil Deep Section Catalyst as the curing agent, it should be thoroughly mixed prior to use.
  • The base should be catalyzed by weight with the appropriate amount of curing agent. A concentration of 0.5% DBT catalyst or 10% QSil Deep Section Catalyst will provide a gel time of one hour and a cure time of 24 hours. Cure speed can be accelerated by adding DBT catalyst in increments of 0.1%.
  • Material should be mixed in a clean, compatible metal or plastic container. The volume of the container should be 4 - 5 times the volume of the material to be catalyzed. Thoroughly mix using clean tools, scraping the bottom and the side of the container to produce a homogeneous mixture.

 

De-aeration

Air trapped during mixing should be removed to eliminate voids in the cured product. Vacuum de-airing may be necessary to completely remove all entrapped air bubbles. To ensure proper de-airing, subject the mixed material to 29 inches of mercury. When using this material for potting, a de-aeration step may be necessary after pouring to avoid capturing air in complex assemblies.

Deep Section Cure
Cured material should be properly conditioned prior to service if it is to be used in deep sections at temperatures over 150°C (32°F). Following room temperature cure of 1 - 3 days, a typical program would be eight hours at 50°C intervals from 100°C (212°F) to the service temperature. Longer times at each temperature will be required for larger parts of very deep sections.

Bonding

These rubber compounds require a primer to bond to non-silicone surfaces. Thoroughly clean the substrate with a non-oily solvent such as naphtha or methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) and let the surface dry. Then apply a uniform thin film of a suitable silicone primer to air dry for one hour or more.

 

Properties

Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Mix Ratio200:1
Dielectric Strength450.0V/mil
Electrical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Dielectric Constantapprox. 4.4ASTM D-150
Dielectric Strength13.9kV/mmASTM D-149
Dissipation Factor0.03ASTM D-150
Volume Resistivity2 x 10¹⁴Ω.cmASTM D-257
Cured Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Hardness Shore A58.0ASTM D 2240-95
Working Temperature Range-54 - 260°C
Thermal Conductivity0.31W/mK
Mixed Viscosity9000.0cps
Shore A Hardness58.0Durometer
Tensile Strength500.0psi
Elongation120.0%
Uncured Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Gel Time (at 25°C)50.0Minutes
Specific Gravity1.48
Viscosity9000.0cPBrookfield
Uncured Product Property
Cure Profile 24 hrs at 25°C
Cure Type Condensation
Mix Ratio By Weight 100:0.5 or 10:1
Rheology Liquid

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
12 Months
Storage Conditions

Maximum storage temperature is 4.4 °C / 40 °F.