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Fortafix Chemical Setting Adhesive Cement - LQ/S6

A Quartz based 2 part (filler/binder) water based chemical setting ceramic paste. LQ/S6 Chemical Setting Adhesive is ideal for bonding, assembling, sealing, jointing or repairing glass, ceramics, metals, quartz, steatite etc. Fortafix LQ/S6 Chemical Setting Adhesive possesses excellent adhesive, thermal, electrical and mechanical properties. Low Thermal Expansion/High Dielectric Strength. Maximum continuous working temperature is >1000° C.

Typically Used For

Elements, Ovens, Heaters, Encapsulating Elements, Hot Plates, Potting, Resistors, Embedding.

Suitable For

·  Bonding - Yes
·  Thin Films/Coating - Yes
·  Thick Sections - Yes
·  Potting/Encapsulation - Yes

Property

Value

Major Constituent

Silicate Glass Binder, Inorganic Oxides

Ready Mixed or 2 part

2 Part

Dispensable

Yes

Relative Viscosity

Mixes to a viscous paste

Coverage Rate/Coating Thickness

 

Softening Temperature (°C):

1000°C

Melting Temperature (°C):

1100°C

Wet Density (g.cm-3):

2.06

Colour:

Cream/Off-white

Compressive Strength:

 

Thermal Conductivity (W.m-1.K-1):

 

Thermal Expansion (x10-6C-1):

3-5

Dielectric Strength (KV.mm-1) @ RT:

 

Volume Resistivity (Ωcm) @ RT:

>10^7

pH:

13

Expansion on Setting %:

0

Shrinkage (Linear %): 150-500°C

 

Shrinkage (Volume %): 150-500°C

 

Hardness Moh’s Scale

 

Oxidation Resistance

Excellent

Alkali Resistance

Good

Acid Resistance

Excellent

Cure Guide

Water based product - requires heat curing

Shelf Life:

12 Months

Packaging:

500g, 1kg or other to special order

 

Additional Information

·  Binder Solids - % by Weight: 38.54
·  Wet Density - 2.06
·  Theoretical Density - 2.78
·  Mix Binder and Filler in ratio 2 pbw Filler: 1 pbw Binder.

 

Application

·  Mix Binder and Filler in ratio 2 pbw Filler: 1 pbw Binder. (See note below).
·  IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT ALL SURFACES TO BE BONDED ARE FREE FROM OIL, DUST OR ANY FORM OF SURFACE COATING OR CONTAMINATION.
·  Ensure that all surfaces to be bonded, sealed or insulated are degreased, clean and free from contamination.
·  A light surface abrasion of the material to be bonded will increase the amount of surface available for adhesion and will give improved mechanical key.
·  Apply the adhesive to all surfaces to be bonded
·  Join and apply moderate pressure to ensure even anchorage and solid contact of the surfaces to be bonded, so that all surfaces are fully wetted.
·  Secure the components and allow the adhesive to set and harden.

Curing

The cement should be allowed to harden at a minimum air temperature of 20°C until the initial set has taken place. If heat curing is practicable the hardening process may be accelerated using the following schedules;
·  Heat from 20 to 80°C @ 4°C per minute (15 minutes). Hold for 10-20 minutes
·  Heat from 80 to 140°C @ 2°C per minute (30 minutes). Hold for 120-180 minutes
·  Heat from 140 to 200°C @ 0.2°C per minute (300 minutes).
·  Above 200°C raise temperature @ 1°C per minute to required temperature, allow to cool progressively.

 

Mixing Proportions


Component

Form

Quantity

Filler

Powder

2 Parts by Weight

Binder

Liquid

1 Parts by Weight

Note - The consistency produced by the above mix should prove satisfactory for most applications. If necessary the Binder may be varied by up to 20% to meet special requirements. Additional binder will extend setting time. Reduced binder will accelerate setting time. Sufficient cement only should be mixed for immediate use. Hardened adhesive cement cannot be reconstituted.

  • Weigh quantities given above precisely using a balance.
  • Add powder filler to liquid binder and mix for a minimum period of 3 - 5 minutes until a smooth homogeneous paste is formed. Mixing is simple and complications should not occur.
  • If the cement is to be used for gap filling or moulding, care should be taken to avoid undue entrainment of air as this will cause a porous and weakened glue line and bond.
  • Mixing apparatus, tools and brushes should be washed out in water immediately after use and before the adhesive can harden.