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Description for Henkel Armstrong X-81 Activator A
A fast-setting compound that is thixotropic in nature. The systems has three components. The mixed material is dark amber in appearance.Brand Armstrong Application Type Bond, Encapsulate, Repair 1 Part or 2 Part Three components Material Form Paste Substrate Al Industry Rigid Electrical components, Printed circuit boards Manufacturer Henkel Chemistry Epoxy Cure Method Base resin/Flexible Resin #1/Activator A Cure Temperature (°C) 25, 74 Cure Time (min) 1,440, 60 to 120 Viscosity (cPs) 20,000 to 180,000, 5.00 to 15, 500 to 1,500 -
Technical Data for Henkel Armstrong X-81 Activator A
Overview
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Application Type
- Adhesive - Bond
- Pottant / Encapsulant - Encapsulate
- Repair & Maintenance - Repair
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1 Part or 2 Part
- 1-Part - Three components
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Material Form
- Paste
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Substrate
- Aluminum - Al
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Industry
- Electronics - Rigid Electrical components
- Printed Circuit Board (PCB) - Printed circuit boards
- Other - Filleting
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Chemistry
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Cure Method
- 3-Part or More Cure - Base resin/Flexible Resin #1/Activator A
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Brand
- Armstrong
Specifications
Cure Specs
Cure Temperature (°C) 25, 74 Cure Time (min) 1,440, 60 to 120 Viscosity (cPs) 20,000 to 180,000, 5.00 to 15, 500 to 1,500 Set Time (min) Fast Work / Pot Time (min) Short, 6, 6 Thixotropic Thixotropic Bond Strength
Shear Strength (psi) >1,200, >1,000, >3,000, >1,800 Test Method Hardness
Shore D Hardness >80, >70 Other Properties
Specific Gravity 1.200, 1.210 Test Method Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTE) 3.2 x 10(-5) (in/in°F), 4.3 x 10(-5) (in/in°F) Test Method Business Information
Shelf Life Details Store below 80°F out of sunlight and in original unopened containers. Refer to packaging specific quote for shelf life information. Shelf Life Temperature (°F) <80 -
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Shear Strength Test Methods
Shear Strength | Type | Cure Time | Cure Temperature | Substrate | Test Method |
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>1,200 psi | Tensile shear strength | 120 min | 74°C | al/al | X-81 & Act “A” 100/10, Cured 2 hrs 165°F |
>1,000 psi | Tensile shear strength | 4,320 min | 25°C | al/al | X-81 & Act “A” 100/10, Cured 3 days 77°F |
>3,000 psi | Tensile shear strength | 120 min | 74°C | al/al | X-81, Act A, & Flex Resin #1 100/10/20, Cured 2 hrs 165°F |
>1,800 psi | Tensile shear strength | 4,320 min | 25°C | al/al | X-81, Act A, & Flex Resin #1 100/10/20, Cured 3 days 77°F |
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTE) Test Methods
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTE) | CTE Test Method |
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3.2 x 10(-5) (in/in°F) | X-81 & Act “A” 100/10 |
4.3 x 10(-5) (in/in°F) | X-81, Act A, & Flex Resin #1 100/10/20 |
Specific Gravity Test Methods
Specific Gravity | Test Method |
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1.200 | X-81 & Act “A” 100/10 |
1.210 | X-81, Act A, & Flex Resin #1 100/10/20 |