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Elkem (Bluestar Silicones) BLUESIL™ V-340 CA-55 Silicone Rubber
Categories: Polymer; Thermoset; Silicone; Silicone Rubber

Material Notes: Description: BLUESIL™ V-340 is a two component, addition reaction, room temperature or heat accelerated cure silicone rubber compound. It is designed as a variable hardness rubber with high strength properties, long library life, excellent detail reproduction, excellent release characteristics, and improved resistance to inhibition. The specific hardness is dependent on which curing agent is used. BLUESIL™ V-340 is an excellent choice for pattern shop, model shop, and Stereolithography service bureau mold making and tooling applications.

Applications:

  • Conventional production and prototype molds
  • Finished rubber parts
  • Stereolithography (SLA) molds
  • Casting Architectural moldings

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Physical PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Specific Gravity 1.33 g/cc
Viscosity 25000 cPMixed
 45000 cPPart A, Base Component
Storage Temperature 24.0 °C
 
Mechanical PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Hardness, Shore A 53ASTM D2240
Tensile Strength 700 psiASTM D412
Elongation at Break 340 %ASTM D412
Tear Strength 75.0 pliASTM D624, Die B
 
Electrical PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Volume Resistivity 1.00e+15 ohm-cmASTM D257
Dielectric Constant 3.4
@Frequency 1000 Hz
ASTM D150
Dielectric Strength 550 V/mil
@Thickness 1.91 mm
ASTM D149
Dissipation Factor 0.0070
@Frequency 1000 Hz
ASTM D150
 
Thermal PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
CTE, linear 250 µm/m-°C
Maximum Service Temperature, Air 204 °C
Minimum Service Temperature, Air -54.0 °C
 
Processing PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Cure Time 2.00 - 3.00 hour
@Temperature 49.0 - 65.0 °C
accelerated, heat curing may increase shrinkage
 24.0 hour
@Temperature 25.0 °C
Pot Life 100 min
Shelf Life 24.0 Month
 
Descriptive Properties
ColorBeigePart A, Base Component
 BlackPart B, Curing Agent
Mix Ratio10:1A:B

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