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No. 4031* One Package Adhesive 250 F Cure
EPON Resin 828
This one package epoxy adhesive, properly formulated, can yield a shelf life of approximately 6 months at 77 F and cures rapidly at temperatures above 240 F. High bond strengths are maintained at temperatures over the range of -100 F to +275 F. Shear strengths useful in many applications are retained at temperatures as high as 350 F. A maximum service temperature of 300 F is suggested for long term performance. Material EPON Resin 828 Hycar CTBN (B.F. Goodrich) Dicyandiamide (SKW Corp.) Karmex (Du Pont Co.) Bentone 27 (Rheox, Inc.) Aluminum 120 (Reynolds Metals Co.) Pounds 100.0 10.0 10.0 7.5 5.0 20.0 152.5 Gallons 10.31 1.26 0.86 0.64 0.35 0.89 14.31

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*Formerly 991-103.

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Compounding

Combine all ingredients and grind to a thixotropic, smooth paste on a 3-roll mill or other efficient, low temperature disperser. The powdered components (Bentone 27, Dicyandiamide and Karmex) must be finely dispersed for effective utilization. Adequate dispersion is obtained on a laboratory 3-roll mill by passing the blend through 3 times. Table 1/ Handling Properties Weight per Gallon, lbs Form Expected Shelf Life at 77 F at 100 F Cure Schedule at 250 F at 300 F Shorter cure periods at temperatures up to 400 F may also be employed. 10.6 Thixotropic paste >6 months >1 month 40 minutes 30 minutes

Application

Coat surfaces to be bonded with the adhesive and press together lightly; contact pressure is sufficient to develop maximum bond strength. The bond line temperature should be brought to 250 F and maintained for a minimum of 40 minutes to effect a thorough cure. Shorter cure periods at higher temperatures may also be employed. Only surfaces free of dirt, oil, grease, or other contaminants should be bonded. While sandblasting or acid etching are the preferred procedures for preparing metal surfaces, vapor degreasing or solvent wiping may be the only practical method in some applications. Table 2/ Adhesive Properties1 Tensile shear strength per ASTM D 1002 (aluminum to aluminum) Test Temperature -67 F 77 F 180 F 250 F 300 F Tensile Shear Strength (psi) 3100 3500 4100 3400 700 Type Break cohesive cohesive cohesive cohesive cohesive/adhesive

Peel Strength2 (pounds/inch width) 90 peel

8.1

Data was obtained on acid etched aluminum test specimens cured 40 minutes at 250 F. .003 aluminum to aluminum plate

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