What are the four types of condensation curing systems of RTV Silicones?
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Different condensation curing systems are named according to the leaving group of the crosslinker that is used in their formulation. Therefore acetoxy-cure mechanisms give off acetic acid, alkoxy-cure mechanisms give off alcohols and oxime-cure mechanisms give off dimethyl ketoxime (DMKO). With these condensation by-products lies the source of a number of problems for silicones. Acetic acid is corrosive and therefore acetoxy-cure systems are unsuitable for chemically sensitive applications such as electronics. DMKO is less corrosive but can cause damage if trapped in close vicinity to sensitive components, for example if an oxime-cure silicone is applied as an encapsulant. DMKO also has toxicity issues, which limits its acceptability for many customers. Alcohol-cure adhesives avoid these problems by producing relatively-benign ethanol as their by-product, but react slowly and are less temperature-stable of an adhesive than acetoxy-cure mechanisms.The fourth type of condensation cure system is Acetone but is more expensive but worthwhile only if around sensitive components.2 comments
Comment from: Joe Benett [Visitor] · http://www.homedepot.com
Sounds like an Acetoxy-Cure RTV would be fine. As a contractor for the Home Depot, I need to seal around windows. Is there any difference between the cheap chinese silicones that I find in the hardware stores and the silicone that you sell?
06/16/09 @ 22:12
Comment from: admin [Member]
Some foreign manufacturers use "extended silicone" formulation, which is a material using more silicone fluid than what we have. It's diluting the product, getting more out of a batch.
It smells the same, looks the same, and dispenses the same.
Performance is affected, with the affects appearing 2 years after application.
USA producer says someone will use it on all their windows, and then 2 years after, it begins to crack and fall off.
Adding......our high quality AST- RTV SILICONE after full cure will have a life expectancy of minimun 10 years under severe conditions and many years longer under ideal conditons.
Good luck to the customers buying cheap "off shore" material.........
It smells the same, looks the same, and dispenses the same.
Performance is affected, with the affects appearing 2 years after application.
USA producer says someone will use it on all their windows, and then 2 years after, it begins to crack and fall off.
Adding......our high quality AST- RTV SILICONE after full cure will have a life expectancy of minimun 10 years under severe conditions and many years longer under ideal conditons.
Good luck to the customers buying cheap "off shore" material.........
06/16/09 @ 22:14
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