Matfix

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:

Acrylic System - Acrylics are easy to use resins with short curing times and negligible shrinkage. They consist of self-polymerizing components that harden with the addition of catalyst. Hardened acrylic is thermoplastic and resistant to most chemicals.

Cold Mount*

Resin Color Curing Time Shrinkage
From 1-4
(Best: 1)
Hardness Application
MatFix Light yellow 30 min 85 Shore D Fast curing
No shrinkage
* 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
Liquid I:
8 parts
Liquid II:
4 parts
Powder:
14 parts
Liquid I:
10 parts
Liquid II:
5 parts
Powder:
15 parts

min
4
min
Light yellow X 138°C
280°F
SKU: 1258
Pack: Each
$373.00