Silver Epoxy
Carbon Epoxy
a continuous mass ensuring
long-term recording stability.
Kwik-Cast is color-coded so mixing
is foolproof. It can be applied and
cured underneath mineral oil. The
slight longer curing time (approx. 3
minutes) makes it more suitable for
stationary preparations and in vitro
tissue studies.
science applications, peripheral nerve studies and similar biomedical
applications. These new silicone elastomers also eliminate the mess and
time involved in pre-mixing other commonly used formulations (such
as Wacker SilGel
of the mixer tip provided. It can then be applied directly to the tissue
without further mixing. The curing time of these silicones is short, reli-
able and reproducible thus eliminating potential costly guesswork when
using other tissue adhesives. Furthermore, the curing process does not
produce heat, which can otherwise cause tissue damage. WPI's silicone
elastomers are much less toxic than dental silicone because they con-
tain no surfactant additives.
nated siloxane and platinum complex catalysts. They exhibit excep-
tional low toxicity before, during and after curing. The traditional RTV
silicone systems produce either acetic acid or alcohol during conden-
sation; these compounds are toxic to living cells. In contrast, the only
by-product of condensation from WPI's elastomers is a small amount of
hydrogen gas, which was shown not to cause any effect on nerve activi-
ty in highly sensitive peripheral nerves. Both elastomers cure on contact
with the tissue. Currently, WPI provides rapid-curing silicone elastomers
in two different formulas:
and mechanical property (tear
strength and elongation). The
very short curing time (approx.
1 minute) make it especially
useful for moving preparations.
sealant. It is able to fill small
Tear Strength
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included
connections which cannot be soldered, such as Ag/
AgCl pel lets. This widely used silver-filled epoxy
features low viscosity and smooth flowing char ac-
ter. Pure sil ver is dis persed in both res in and hard-
en er. Cures in 15 min utes at 120 °C. Mix ra tio 1:1.
May be premixed and fro zen for later use.
and elevated temperatures. Ideal for elec tro stat ic
discharge protection and EMI/RFI shield ing. 1:1 mix
ratio. May be premixed and fro zen for later use.
glue. UL ap proved. 110V 60Hz only.
plas tic. Af ter cure, will with stand -55 to 200 °C. No
mix ing re quired. A handy, gen er al pur pose lab o ra-
to ry sealant. (Releases acetic acid during curing.)
(non-acidic)
use on metal, for en cap su lat ing small circuits on
connectors. After cure, will withstand -55° to 200
°C. No mixing required.
difficult-to-bond plastic surfaces.