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Description for Dow TC-5021 Thermally Conductive Compound
Non-curing, thermally conductive silicone paste; low thermal resistance; high thermal conductivity.Chemical Resistance Good Application Type Grease 1 Part or 2 Part 1-Part Material Form Grease Industry Electronics, Thermal interface for CPUs, Smart Meters, E-Mobility Solutions, Chassis, Smart Home Devices, Heat sink Manufacturer Dow Chemistry Polydimethylsiloxane, Silicone Cure Temperature (°C) 20 to 25 Viscosity (cPs) 82,650 Color Gray Ozone Resistance Ozone resistance High Temperature Resistance (°C) 200, High- Temperature Stability Low Temperature Resistance (°C) -45, -55, Low thermal resistance Volume Resistivity (O) 3.7E+11 (ohms/cm) -
Technical Data for Dow TC-5021 Thermally Conductive Compound
Overview
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Chemical Resistance
- Chemical Resistance - Good
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Application Type
- Lubricant - Grease
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1 Part or 2 Part
- 1-Part
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Material Form
- Grease
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Industry
- Storage & Graphics - Thermal interface for CPUs
- Smart Meters
- Smart Home Devices
- E-Mobility Solutions
- Chassis
- Electronics - Heat sink
- Industrial - Gap fill
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Chemistry
- Other - Polydimethylsiloxane
- Silicone
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Application Method
- Dispenser
- Screen Print - Stencil print
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Cure Method
- None - Non-curing
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Color
- Gray
Specifications
Cure Specs
Cure Temperature (°C) 20 to 25 Viscosity (cPs) 82,650 Material Resistance
Ozone Resistance Ozone resistance UV Resistance UV resistance High Temperature Resistance (°C) 200, High- Temperature Stability Low Temperature Resistance (°C) -45, -55, Low thermal resistance Conductivity
Dissipation Factor 0.06000 Test Method Filler Heat conductive metal oxides Dielectric Strength (V/mil) Durable, Low, 125 Dielectric Constant 8.10 Test Method Thermal Conductivity (W/m°K) High, 3.30 Test Method Volume Resistivity (O) 3.7E+11 (ohms/cm) Other Properties
Specific Gravity 3.470 Business Information
Shelf Life Details Shelf life is indicated by the “Use By” date found on the product label. For best results, Dow Corning thermally conductive materials should be stored at or below the maximum specified storage temperature. Special precautions must be taken to prevent moisture from contacting these materials. Containers should be kept tightly closed and head or air space minimized. Partially filled containers should be purged with dry air or other gases, such as nitrogen. Any special storage and handling instructions will be printed on the product containers., Shelf Life Details Shelf Life Type From date of manufacture, From the date of manufacture Shelf Life (mon) 24, 12 Not Good For
Don't Use With non-reactive metal substrates, non-reactive plastic surfaces, Teflon, polyethylene, polypropylene. -
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Best Practices for Dow TC-5021 Thermally Conductive Compound
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Surface Preparation
All surfaces should be thoroughly cleaned and/or degreased with solvents such as Dow Corning® brand OS Fluids, naphtha, mineral spirits, or methyl ethyl ketone (MEK). Light surface abrasion is recommended whenever possible, because it promotes good cleaning and increases the surface area for bonding. A final surface wipe with acetone or IPA is also useful to remove residues that may be left behind by other cleaning methods. On some surfaces, different cleaning techniques will give better results than others. Users should determine the best techniques for their applications.
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Curing
The one-part moisture-cure adhesives are generally cured at room temperature and in a range of 20 to 80 percent relative humidity. Greater than 90 percent of their full physical properties should be attained within 24 to 72 hours depending on the product chosen. These materials are not typically used for highly confined or deep section cures. Materials will generally cure about 0.25 inch (6.35 mm) per 7 days. Addition-cure adhesives should be cured at 100ºC (212ºF) or above. The cure rate is rapidly accelerated with heat (see heat-cure times in Typical Properties table). Thin sections of less than 2 mils may be cured in 15 minutes at 150ºC (302ºF). For thicker sections, a pre-cure at 70ºC (158ºF) may be necessary to reduce voids in the elastomer. Length of pre-cure will depend on section thickness and confinement of adhesive. It is recommended that 30 minutes at 70ºC (158ºF) be used as a starting point for determining necessary pre-cure time. Addition-curing materials contain all the ingredients needed for cure with no by-products from the cure mechanism. Deep-section or confined cures are possible. Cure progresses evenly throughout the material. These adhesives generally have long working times.
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Testing
Due to the wide variety of substrate types and differences in substrate surface conditions, general statements on adhesion and bond strength are impossible. To ensure maximum bond strength for elastomers and adhesives on a particular substrate, 100 percent cohesive failure of the adhesive in a lap shear or similar adhesive strength is needed. This ensures compatibility of the adhesive with the substrate being considered. Also, this test can be used to determine minimum cure time or to detect the presence of surface contaminants such as mold release agents, oils, greases and oxide films.
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