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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.