EpoFix

Cold mounting or embedding is when a resin is mixed with a hardener (or accelerator) to provide the mounting compound, and then the polymerization process take place to form the block. In some cases, this process gives-off heat. However this heat generation can be controlled by the use of ice or cool air blow setting. Cold mounting compounds are preferred for specimens that are sensitive to the heat or pressure, which applies during the hot mounting process. There are three types of cold mounting:

Epoxy Systems - Epoxies have the lowest shrinkage of all cold mounting resins. The curing time is relatively long, but the adhesion to most materials is excellent. They are also used for vacuum impregnation. The hardened epoxy is duroplastic and not affected by moderate heat or chemicals.

Mount*

Resin Color Curing Time Shrinkage
From 1-4
(Best: 1)
Hardness Application
EpoFix Clear, Transparent
Refractive index: ND = 1.578
Approx 12 hours 78 Shore D Vacuum impregnation
Porous samples
Mineralogical samples
* 30 mm dia. mount with a 45% carbon steel specimen (20 vol%)

 

Specifications

Mixing Ratio
Weight
Mixing Ratio Volume Mixing 
Time
Potlife Color Can be colored with EpoDye Can be colored with AcryDye Peak Temp
Resin: 25 parts
Hardener: 3 parts
Resin: 15 parts
Hardener: 2 parts
2 min 30 min Clear, Transparent
Refractive index: ND = 1.578
X   40°C
104°F

EpoFix hardenening liquid only

SKU: 1232
Pack: Kit
$209.00
Products specifications
Attribute name Attribute value
Color Clear
Hazard Hazard - Requires additional shipping charge.