Two Part Thermal Cure Epoxy Sealing Compound is used to create a secondary hermetic seal and provide better mechanical properties in sealing systems for DSC test cells.
Two Part Thermal Cure Sealing Compound provides a semi-rigid seal for hermetic enclosure of Dye Solar Cells. It cures at elevated temperature and is clear when cured. This product has very high chemical resistance and clear when cured therefore can also be used for current collector protection.
This sealing material provides a secondary seal for primary-sealed test cells, improving the quality of the hermetic enclosure and contributing desirable mechanical characteristics to sealing systems.
Specifications:
| Curing Temperature | 120 0C |
| Mixing Ratio | By Weight 100:40, By Volume 2:1 |
| Viscosity (Mixed) | 4,500 – 5,500 mPa.s measured at shear rate of 10 sec (25 0C) |
| Pot Life (140 g mix) | 40 – 45 minutes |
| Product | Size |
| MS11111-50 | 50 grams |
| MS11111-100 | 100 grams |
| MS11111-250 | 250 grams |
Two Part Thermal Cure Epoxy Sealing Compound is used to create a secondary hermetic seal and provide improved mechanical properties in sealing systems for DSC test cells. This product has very high chemical resistance and is opaque when cured.
Two Part Thermal Cure Sealing Compound provides a rigid seal for hermetic enclosure of Dye Solar Cells. It cures at elevated temperature.
This sealing material provides a secondary seal for primary-sealed test cells, improving the quality of the hermetic enclosure and contributing desirable mechanical characteristics to sealing systems.
Specifications:
| Curing Temperature | 120 0C |
| Mixing Ratio | By Weight 100:15.8 |
| Viscosity (Mixed) | 18,000 – 22,000 mPa.s measured at shear rate of 10 sec (25 0C) |
| Pot Life (140 g mix) | 40 – 45 minutes |
| Product | Size |
| MS22222-50 | 50 grams |
| MS22222-100 | 100 grams |
| MS22222-250 | 250 grams |
Use to seal electrolyte fill holes in Dye Solar Cells for short to medium term testing and/or primary sealing fill holes in sealing systems.
Aluminum Laminated Thermoplastic has chemically stable good mechanical properties; it provides a chemical barrier and bond, and an external mechanical barrier allowing ease of application and an improved hermetic seal.
Specifications:
| Sealing Temperature | 140 – 170 0C |
| Melting Point | 127 0C |
| Freezing Point | 113 0C |
| Vicat Softening Point | 110 0C |
| Film Size | ~300 mm x 200 mm |
| Product | Size |
| MS004655 | 300 mm x 200 mm x 1 sheet |
| MS004656-10 | 300 mm x 200 mm x 10 sheets |
High Temperature Thermoplastic Sealant is used to seal Dye Solar Cells where a higher softening temperature is needed for devices required to endure higher temperatures.
High Temperature Thermoplastic Sealant is extruded to form a transparent and flexible free-standing film with uniform thickness and is chemically stable with good mechanical properties.
Specifications:
| Sealing Temperature | 140 – 170 0C |
| Melting Point | 127 0C |
| Freezing Point | 113 0C |
| Vicat Softening Point | 110 0C |
| Film Thickness Options | 25 µm or 50 µm |
| Product | Size |
| MS004663 | 300 mm x 200 mm x 25 µm thick x 1 sheet |
| MS004663-10 | 300 mm x 200 mm x 25 µm thick x 10 sheets |
| MS004664 | 19 mm x 16 mm x 25 µm thick x 1 sheet |
| MS004660 | 300 mm x 200 mm x 50 µm thick x 1 sheet |
| MS004660-10 | 300 mm x 200 mm x 50 µm thick x 10 sheets |
| MS004661 | 19 mm x 16 mm x 50 µm thick x 1 sheet |
Low Temperature Thermoplastic Sealant is used to seal Dye Solar Cells where lower processing temperatures are required to minimize temperature related degradation of pre-dyed electrodes during assembly.
Low Temperature Thermoplastic Sealant is extruded to form a transparent and flexible free-standing film with uniform thickness and is chemically stable with good mechanical properties.
Specifications:
| Sealing Temperature | 110 – 130 0C |
| Melting Point | 93 0C |
| Freezing Point | 61 0C |
| Vicat Softening Point | 65 0C |
| Film Thickness Options | 30 µm or 50 µm |
| Gasket Size Options | Pre-cut to 19mm x 16mm outer and 13mm x 10mm inner, or custom laser cut to your dimensions. |
| Film Size | ~300mm x 200mm |
| Product | Size |
| MS004610 | 300 mm x 200 mm x 30 µm thick x 1 sheet |
| MS004610-10 | 300 mm x 200 mm x 30 µm thick x 10 sheets |
| MS004611 | 19 mm x 10 mm x 30 µm thick x 1 Gasket |
| MS004620 | 300 mm x 200 mm x 50 µm thick x 1 sheet |
| MS004620-10 | 300 mm x 200 mm x 50 µm thick x 10 sheets |
| MS004621 | 19 mm x 16 mm x 50 µm thick x 1 Gasket |
Two Part Hermetic Sealing Compound is used to create a secondary hermetic seal and provide improved mechanical properties in sealing systems for DSC test cells.
Two Part Hermetic Sealing Compound provides a semi-rigid seal for hermetic enclosure of Dye Solar Cells. It cures at room temperature.
Opaque in color, this sealing material provides a secondary seal for primary-sealed test cells, improving the quality of the hermetic enclosure and contributing desirable mechanical characteristics to sealing systems.
Specifications:
| Curing Temperature | Room Temperature |
| Mixing ratio | By Weight 100:44, By volume 2.5:1 |
| Product | Size |
| MS004670-50 | 50 grams |
| MS004670-100 | 100 grams |
| MS004670-250 | 250 grams |
Two Part Interconnect Polymer in conjunction with Two Part Neutral Assembly Polymer is used to create conductive connections between glass substrates in series connect DSC cells.
Two Part Interconnect Polymer is a black, flexible neutral curing conductive material formulated to provide a series connection, in conjunction with Two Part Neutral Assembly Polymer, as part of the primary sealing component in Dye Solar Cell prototype cells. The formulation utilizes tungsten metal to achieve conductivity and the cured material exhibits excellent chemical stability. Curing will occur at 50°C with accelerated curing times achieved with temperatures up to 80°C.
Specifications:
| Quantities | 65ml as a pre-loaded syringe suitable for use in Primary Seal & Interconnect Dispenser |
| Curing Temperature | 50-80°C |
| Mixing Ratio | By volume 1:1 |
| Product | Size |
| MS004685 | 50 grams |
Two Part Neutral Assembly Polymer is used for sealing of DSC cells as the insulating primary seal with excellent known gap control.
Two Part Neutral Assembly Polymer is a white, flexible neutral curing sealant optimized for primary sealing of Dye Solar Cells and prototype cells. The formulation includes 45μm glass beads giving an overall cured cell gap of 50μm. Curing will occur at 50°C with accelerated curing times achieved with temperatures up to 80°C.
Specifications:
| Quantities | 70ml as a pre-loaded syringe suitable for use in Primary Seal & Interconnect Dispenser |
| Curing Temperature | 40-80°C |
| Mixing Ratio | By volume 1:1 |
| Product | Size |
| MS004680-50 | 50 grams |
| MS004680-100 | 100 grams |
| MS004680-250 | 250 grams |