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Operating Temperature – Additional Information
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% Weight Loss
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HTCX High Temperature Testing
HTCX @ 150⁰C HTCX @ 180⁰C HTCX @ 200⁰C
The above graph is provided for guidance only; testing in application conditions is advised.
Tests were conducted ‘open cup’ therefore enhancing the weight loss effect. Tests conducted under in-use conditions may produce significantly lower results.
Directions for Use
Thermal pastes can be applied to the base and mounting studs of diodes, transistors, thyristors, heat sinks,
silicone rectifiers and semi-conductors, thermostats, power resistors and radiators, to name but a few. When the
contact surfaces are placed together, a firm metal-to-metal contact will only be achieved on 40 – 60% of the
interface, depending on the smoothness of the surfaces. This means that air, which has relatively poor thermal
conductivity, will account for the balance of the interface. Only a small amount of compound is required to fill
these spaces and thus dramatically increase the effective surface area for heat transfer.