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Description for Henkel Armstrong A-5 w/ A Activator
Formulated from epoxy resins and unique, inert filler materials. The A-5 contains metallic aluminum powder imparting a silver color. It is particularly useful where a solder-like appearance is <br/>desired.Brand Armstrong Chemical Resistance Ammonia, Chemical Resistance: Glacial Acetic Acid, Chemical Resistance: Fluid Resistance: Distilled Water resistance, Ethyl Acetate, Chemical Resistance: Fluid Resistance: Salt Water resistance, Ethylenedichloride, Acetone, Hexane, Toluene Application Type Bond 1 Part or 2 Part 2-Part Material Form Powder Substrate metallic Aluminum, Steel Manufacturer Henkel Chemistry Epoxy Cure Method Resin/Activator Cure Temperature (°C) 20 to 25 Room Temperature, 74 Cure Time (min) 120 Viscosity (cPs) 140, 230 (poise) Color Silver Density (g/cm³) 0.038 lbs/cubic in -
Technical Data for Henkel Armstrong A-5 w/ A Activator
Overview
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Chemical Resistance
- Chemical Resistance : Fluid Resistance : Water Resistance - Distilled Water resistance, Salt Water resistance
- Chemical Resistance - Ammonia, Acetone, Toluene, Ethylenedichloride, Ethyl Acetate, Hexane
- Chemical Resistance : Acid Resistance - Glacial Acetic Acid
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Application Type
- Adhesive - Bond
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1 Part or 2 Part
- 2-Part
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Material Form
- Powder
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Chemistry
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Cure Method
- 2-Part Cure - Resin/Activator
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Color
- Gray - Silver
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Brand
- Armstrong
Specifications
Cure Specs
Cure Temperature (°C) 20 to 25 Room Temperature, 74 Cure Time (min) 120 Viscosity (cPs) 140, 230 (poise) Test Method Work / Pot Time (min) 30 Test Method Bond Strength
General Bond Strength (psi) 1,330, 1,790 Shear Strength (psi) 1,650, 430, 1,260, 1,350, 1,630, 1,680, 1,330, 1,480, 1,700, 1,300, 1,350, 1,370, 1,050, 1,810, 570, 2,160, 1,130, 1,150, 1,870, 1,480, 1,230, 1,700, 1,600, 1,770, 1,850, 1,730, 2,320 Test Method Cleavage Strength (psi) 890 Compressive Strength (psi) 9.3 (psi) x 1000, 11.1 (psi) x 1000 Tensile Strength (psi) 1,810, 1,600 Conductivity
Filler unique, inert filler materials Hardness
Elongation (%) 2, 2 Other Properties
Specific Gravity 0.960 Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTE) 5.1e-5 (in/in°C) Density (g/cm³) 0.038 lbs/cubic in Business Information
Shelf Life Details Store below 25°C out of sunlight and in original unopened containers. Refer to packaging specific quote for shelf life information. Shelf Life Temperature (°F) <77 -
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Viscosity Test Methods
Viscosity | Temperature |
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140 cPs | 25°C |
230 (poise) | 25°C |
Work / Pot Time Test Methods
Work / Pot Time | Temperature |
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30 min | 25°C |
Shear Strength Test Methods
Shear Strength | Substrate | Chemical | Test Time | Test Temperature | Test Humidity |
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1,650 psi | 25°C | ||||
430 psi | 82°C | ||||
1,260 psi | -51°C | ||||
1,350 psi | Amonia, 28% | 604,800 sec | |||
1,630 psi | Distilled Water | 604,800 sec | |||
1,680 psi | Salt Water 10% | 604,800 sec | |||
1,330 psi | Acetone | 604,800 sec | |||
1,480 psi | Glacial Acetic Acid | 604,800 sec | |||
1,700 psi | Toluene | 604,800 sec | |||
1,300 psi | Ethylenedichloride | 604,800 sec | |||
1,350 psi | Ethyl Acetate | 604,800 sec | |||
1,370 psi | Hexane | 604,800 sec | |||
1,050 psi | 604,800 sec | 25°C | 100 % | ||
1,810 psi | 82°C | ||||
570 psi | -51°C | ||||
2,160 psi | Amonia, 28% | 604,800 sec | |||
1,130 psi | Distilled Water | 604,800 sec | |||
1,150 psi | Salt Water 10% | 604,800 sec | |||
1,870 psi | Acetone | 604,800 sec | |||
1,480 psi | Glacial Acetic Acid | 604,800 sec | |||
1,230 psi | Toluene | 604,800 sec | |||
1,700 psi | Ethylenedichloride | 604,800 sec | |||
1,600 psi | Ethyl Acetate | 604,800 sec | |||
1,770 psi | Hexane | 604,800 sec | |||
1,850 psi | 604,800 sec | 100 % | |||
1,730 psi | 604,800 sec | ||||
2,320 psi | Steel to Steel |