Sylgard™ 184 can be used for many applications, a few of which are: encapsulation of amplifiers, coils, connectors, coils, equipment modules, circuit boards, transformers, solar cells, and ferrite cores. Great when optical transparency is needed.
What is the density of PDMS?
965 kg/m³
Polydimethylsiloxane/Density
Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS, molecular formula (C2H6OSi)n, density 965 kg/m3, boiling point: < 200℃, shear modulus between 100 kPa and 3 MPa, loss tangent less than 0.001) is a viscoelastic polymer (elastomer).
Why is PDMS used?
Low–molecular weight PDMS is a liquid used in lubricants, antifoaming agents, and hydraulic fluids. Its use in breast implants is not as popular as it once was because of safety concerns. At higher molecular weights, PDMS is a soft, compliant rubber or resin. It is used in caulks, sealants, an even Silly Putty.
What is in the silicone Sylgard 184 kit?
Sylgard 184 is a silicone elastomer kit. The kit contains two chemicals: Base (part A) and Curing Agent (part B), that are mixed in 10:1 mass ratio. Both the chemicals are transparent, but quite viscous in nature. Please don’t use pipettes to draw the chemicals as they are pretty thick. Also, wear gloves when handling these chemicals.
What is the application of sysylgard 184 PDMS?
SYLGARD®184 based PDMS can be used in soft-lithography for a variety of applications such as microfluidics, microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) and other flexible electronic devices. It is also used in hydrophobic PDMS films which can be used as moisture membranes in photovoltaic cells.
What is the pot life of Sylgard 184 silicone elastomer?
SYLGARD 184 Silicone Elastomer is supplied in lot matched kits consisting of base and curing agent in separate containers. The two components should be thoroughly mixed using a weight or volume ratio of 10:1. The pot life is 2 hours for catalysed SYLGARD 184 Silicone Elastomer at room temperature.
What is the ratio of base and curing agent in Sylgard 184?
Sylgard 184 Silicone Elastomer is supplied in two parts as lot-matched base and curing agent that are mixed in a ratio of 10 parts base to one part curing agent, by weight. For further information, consult your local Dow Corning representative.
