Silicone
Thermally Conductive Silicone
Product Description
Thermally conductive silicone products enhance the durability, safety, and reliability of electrical and electronic instruments and equipment.
The issue of excessive heat has increased as electrical and electronic communication equipment has downsized. It has become critically important to solve these heat problems in order to enhance the reliability of the instruments and equipment.
Silicone Rubber Composite Products
Our TC series products have excellent insulation. These products are composite products of silicone rubber combined with fillers to enhance heat dissipation. These materials are priable and adhesive, and are best suited for use as a sealant to heat-generating components and heat sinks. They exhibit superior thermal conductivity.
Features
- Excellent thermal conductivity
- Excellent flame retardant properties
- Excellent electrical properties
- Priability and adhesive properties ensure excellent heat dissipation
- Easy adherence and removal result in excellent workability
- Capable of performing close tolerances for complex shaped surfaces
Applications
- Thermal conductivity and electrical insulation for power transistors and power modules
- Thermal conductivity, electrical insulation and vibration damping of semiconductor devices such as CPUs and electrical components
- Heat dissipaters, electrical insulators and thermal conductivity for thermal fuses and temperature sensors
Handling Precautions
- TC series products should be stored in a dry and dark place.
- Avoid contact with solvents and oils as they will deteriorate the properties of the products.
- For better results, the substrate surface should be cleaned and dried to remove any dirt, stains, moisture or oils before applications
Typical Properties | ||||||
Type | High Thermal Conductive Silicone Rubber Sheets | Caps | ||||
Item / Products | TC-A | TC-CG | TC-EG | TC-C-CP | TC-A-CP | |
Color | Dark blue | Light reddish brown | Light blue | Light reddish brown | Dark blue | |
Thickness mm | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.45 | |
Specific Gravity at 23°C | 2.2 | 2.5 | 3.1 | 2.6 | 2.2 | |
Breakdown Voltage KV* {kV/mm} | 15 {15} | 10 {10} | 8 {8} | 15 {15} | 15 {15} | |
Dielectric Strength kV | 9 | 5 | 6 | 13 | 9 | |
Volume Resistivity T – m* { – cm} * | 1.0 {1.0×10 14} |
1.2 {1.2×10 14} |
19.0 {190×10 15} |
3.2 {3.2×10 14} |
1.0 {1.0×10 14} |
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Thermal Conductivity W/m – °C {cal/cm.sec.°C } |
1.1 {2.6×10 -3} |
1.9 {4.5×10 -3} |
4.5 {1.06×10 -2} |
1.5 {3.6×10 -3} |
1.1 {2.6×10 -3} |
*SI unit { } conventional unit *1 Tested by durometer type A (not specified values)
Type | Soft Type of High Thermal Conductive Silicone Rubber Sheets | |||||
Item / Products | TC-TL | TC-TKC | TC-TZ | TC-THB | TC-TX | |
Color | Dark gray | Light reddish brown, dark gray | Brown | White brown | Light blue gray | |
Thickness mm | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | |
Specific Gravity at 23°C | 1.5 | 2.3 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 3.0 | |
Hardness Asker C | 15 | 25 | 17 | 17 | 20 | |
Breakdown Voltage kV* {kV/mm} | 23 {23} | 20 {20} | 6 {6} | 26 {26} | 22 {22} | |
Dielectric Strength kV | 8 | 14 | 5 | 10 | 10 | |
Volume Resistivity T – m*{ – cm} * | 1.4 {1.4×10 14} |
0.16 {1.6×10 13} |
0.076 {7.6×10 12} |
0.05 {5.0×10 12} |
0.059 {5.9×10 12} |
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Thermal Conductivity W/m – °C {cal/cm.sec.°C} | 0.63 {1.5×10 -3} |
1.1 {2.6×10 -3} |
1.7 {4.1×10 -3} |
2.6 {6.1×10 -3} |
5.0 {11.9×10 -3} |
*SI unit { } conventional unit (not specified values) Hardness (Asker C): Measured with 2 pieces soft type of high thermal conductive silicone rubber sheets
Fluid Compounds
Thermally conductive fluid compounds are grease-like products containing silicone fluids as a base oil, and alumina powder. Silicone fluid compounds show excellent stability against thermal oxidation, in addition to excellent electrical properties over a wide temperature range.
Features
- Excellent thermal conductivity
- Grease-like products can be screen printed
- These products show the following characteristics due to their excellent heat and cold resistance:
- High dropping point
- Less oil separation and lower volatile matter
- Good stability against thermal oxidation
- Good stability against consistency changes
- No solidification at temperatures as low as -50°
Applications
- Good performance is obtained when these materials are used for thermal conductivity of semiconductors devices such as power transistors, ICs, and CPUs.
- Thermal conductivity of resin-encapsulated power transistors
- These materials are best suited for potting of transistors, rectifiers, thyristors, etc. and heat sink.
- Sealing the measuring parts of thermistors, thermocouples, etc.
- Potting of heat-generating components in devices such as heaters, and heat dissipaters.
Usage 1. For best results, the substrate surface should be cleaned and dried before applications.
2. Greases and fluid compounds should be stirred thoroughly with a spatula before use.
Handling Precautions
- Wear protectors such as gloves.
- If grease adheres to the skin, wipe well with dry cloth, then wash with soap and running water.
- Greases and fluid compounds must be stored in a dark place at room temperature (1 to 30°C).
- Read the Manufacturer’s Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) before use.
Typical Properties | ||||||||
Item \ Products | KS609 | KS612 | KS613 | G747 | G765 | G750 | G751 | |
Color and Consistency | White, greasy | White, greasy | White, greasy | White, greasy | Gray, greasy | Gray, greasy | Gray, greasy | |
Penetration (worked) | 328 | 321 | 360 | 346 | 286*2 | 300*2 | 242*2 | |
Specific Gravity at 23°C | 2.53 | 2.44 | 2.36 | 2.81 | 2.80 | 2.80 | 2.50 | |
Thermal Conductivity W/m – °C {cal/cm.sec.°C } | 0.80 {195×10 -3} |
0.71 {1.7×10 -3} |
0.96 {2.3×10 -3} |
1.09 {2.6×10 -3} |
2.89 {6.9×10 -3} |
3.5 {8.4×110 -3} |
4.51 {1.08×10 -2} |
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Volume Resistivity T – m*{ – cm} * | 2.2 {2.2×10 14} |
2.8 {2.8×10 14} |
0.5 {5.2×10 13} |
2.5 {2.5×10 14} |
0.1 {9.5×10 12} |
0.1 {9.5×10 12} |
0.008 {7.5×10 11} |
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Breakdown Voltage kV* {kV/mm} | 3.5 {3.5} | 3.2 {3.2} | 9.9 {9.9} | 3.7 {3.7} | 4.5 {4.5} | 4.5 {4.5} | – | |
Temperature Range °C | -55 ˜+200 | -50˜+300 | -50˜+300 | -50˜+300 | -50 ˜+170 | -50˜+170 | -50˜+170 | |
Note | for general – purpose | for heatproof | for heatproof, for potting of thermistors | for resin-encap- sulated power transistors |
For CPU applications, for resin-encap- sulated power transistors |
*SI unit { } conventional unit *1 measured by heat ray method * 2 not worked (not specified values)
Condensation-Curing RTV Silicone Rubber
Condensation-curing silicone rubber is one component type adhesives compounded with a special filler to enhance thermal conductivity. These materials are in paste form before curing. When exposed to the air, they start to cure while generating a small amount of cure byproduct. These adhesive/sealants adhere to many substrates and cure to become elastic rubber with excellent thermal conductivity.
Features
- Excellent thermal conductivity
- Easy to handle
- Excellent adhesion
- Superior electrical properties
- These materials exhibit outstanding heat and cold resistance, and show stable
- properties in a wide temperature range from -40°C to 180°C .
Applications
- Sealing and thermal conductivity of electrical and electronic components
- Sealing of thermocouples
- Sealing of heat exchangers
- Better performance can be obtained when these materials are used as a heat
bonding
- material for the joints
Usage
1. Cleaning the substrate surface
For better results, the substrate surface should be cleaned with sandpaper or solvents (toluene, xylene, etc.) to remove any rusts, oils, or other contamination. Use solvents to clean the substrate with care, because some solvents may attach to the surface
2. Handling
Simply squeeze from the tube or cartridge the quantity needed. The work should be performed as quickly as possible, prior to skin-over
3. Storage
Remove the nozzle of the tubes after use and seal tightly. Wipe up the residue within the nozzle with a solvent
Handling Precautions
- Wear protectors such as gloves or goggles when in use. Allow adequate ventilation when in use.
- If silicone rubber adheres to hands, wipe well with dry cloth, then wash with soap and running water.
- One-component RTV silicone rubber starts curing when exposed to the air, the curing naturally occurring first on the surface. The full cure will depend on the thickness of the rubber, the air temperature, and the humidity.
- Handle the condensation type products with care, because some of these materials may cause copper corrosion due to the reaction of oxime.
- One-component RTV silicone rubber should be sealed tightly and stored in a dark place (1 to 30°C).
- Read the Manufacturer’s Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) before use.
Addition-Curing Liquid Silicone Rubber / Gel
Shin-Etsu silicone rubber/gel products, compounded with special filler to enhance the properties of thermal conductivity, are heat-curable addition type and can thus be uniformly cured in a short period of time regardless of the thickness of the rubber. They exhibit excellent thermal conductivity and are best suited as potting materials to protected wire and components from vibration and heat deformation.
Features
- Excellent thermal conductivity
- Excellent electrical properties
- Superior heat and cold resistance
- Deep section curing is possible
- Excellent resistance to chemicals and medicine
- Superior flame retardant properties
Applications
- Sealant for heat sinks and pipes
- Sealing materials for thermal conductive circuits
- Protection and thermally conductive potting materials for electrical and electronic components
- Molding material for thermally conductive parts and components
Usage
- For both one-component type and two-component types; for better results, the substrate surface should be cleaned with sandpaper or solvents (toluene, xylene, etc.) to remove any rust, oils, or other contamination.
- One-component type;
1. Handling: Apply the material to the substrates
2. Curing and adhesion: Heat cure as outlined in the table below. - Two-component type;
1. Since sedimentation may occur at the bottom of the container, the product should be stirred with a spatula before use.
2. Weigh respectively the silicone rubber/gel compound and curing agent.
3. Thoroughly mix the compound and curing agent until the colors are uniform.
4. After mixing, de-gas under vacuum.
5. Pour the fluid into the place to be sealed and heat to recommended cure temperature.
Handling Precautions
- Wear protectors such as goggles, gloves when in use.
- The addition-cure type silicone may show signs of cure inhibition when in contact with such substances containing sulfur, phosphorus, nitrogen compounds, water, organic metallic salt, etc. High humidity may also cause insufficient cure and adhesion. Store at low humidity.
- Containers of one-component type products should be sealed tightly and stored in a cool place (below 10°C), and two-component products should be sealed and stored in a dark place at temperatures range of 1 to 30°C.
- Read the Manufacturer’s Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) before use.
Quality, Storage, and Handling
- Avoid exposing the products to direct sunlight
- Avoid contact with residual solvents or oils as they will deteriorate the properties of the product
- Clean the surface of the product before use to remove any dirt, dust, stains, moisture or oils
- Prior to using the product with grease, test a sample with a small amount to determine compatibility
TC Series Product Grades and Forms | ||||
Grades / Forms | Cut Sheet Types | Molded Types | Features | |
TC-A | Available | Cap | Tube | General use Noncombustible (UL 94 V-0 Listed) |
TC-CG | Available | Not available | High thermal conduction Noncombustible (UL 94 V-0 listed) Excellent tear strength resulting from glass cloth reinforcement |
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TC-BG | Available | Not available | Very low thermal resistance High heat dissipation from boron nitride compounding Noncombustible (UL 94 V-0 listed) Excellent tear strength resulting from glass cloth reinforcement |
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TC-CG-AV | Available | Not available | High thermal conduction Adhesive applied Noncombustible (UL 94 V-0 listed) Excellent tear strength resulting from glass cloth reinforcement |