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EMS Technical Data Sheets
EMS Petrographic Epoxy
EMS Catalog #1292
Typical Properties, to be used as a guideline only
| Number of Components: | 2 |
| Mixing Ration (by volume): | Resin: 10 Curing Agent: 1 |
| Optimum Cure Temperature: | 135°C |
| Cure Schedule: | Maximum bond strength is attained in 10 minutes @ 135°C |
| Pot Life: | 5 - 7 days @ 20°C |
| Shelf Life: | Indefinite when stored at room temperature. Keep containers tightly closed when not in use. |
| Index of Refraction: | 1.540 after ~40 minutes @ 135°C |
| Physical Properties: | |
| Viscosity (mixed): | 350-500 [email protected]°C (estimate) |
| Lap Shear Strength: | not measured (relatively high) |
| Specific Gravity (mixed): | 1.18 |
| Specific Gravity (resin): | 1.17 |
| Specific Gravity (curing agent): | 1.30 |
| Shore D Hardness: | 84.5 - 86.0 |
| Coefficient of thermal expansion: | not measured (relatively high) |
Note: Mixed EMS Petrographic Epoxy contains significant amounts of Boron and should be avoided if preparing samples for Boron isotope analysis.