RBC-3900 Resin

Electronics
, Potting & Encapsulating
1 hour
Pot Life
1,000
Mixed Viscosity (cps)
83
Hardness (Shore D)
-50 to 130
Operating Temperature Range (°C)

RBC-3900 is a low viscostiy epoxy system designed for potting and encapsulating electrical and electronic components. It offers excellent moisture resistance, convenient mix ratio of 1:1, very low viscosity and excellent thermal shock characteristics.

HANDLING PROPERTIES:

Mixed Viscosity @ 25oC, cps: 1,000

Shelf Life, (closed Container @ 25oC): 12 months

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES (CURED):

Color: Black
Specific Gravity @ 25oC: 1.14
Hardness, Shore D: 83
Linear Shrinkage, in./in.: 0.002
Moisture Absorption 10 Days @ 25oC, %: 0.02
Izod Impact Strength, ft. lbs./in. of notch: 0.60
Tensile Strength @ 25oC, psi: 6,550
Compressive Strength @ 25oC, psi: 18,900

THERMAL PROPERTIES (CURED):

Thermal Conductivity, cal/sec/cm2/oC/cm X 10-4: 5.0
Thermal Stability, 1000 Hrs. @ 175oC, % Wt. Loss: 4.8
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion, in./in./oC X 10-6: 62
Heat Distortion Temperature, oC: 70
Operating Temperature Range, oC: -50 to 130

ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES (CURED):

Volume Resistivity @ 25oC, ohm-cm: 8×1012
Dielectric Strength, volts/mil: 475
Dielectric Constant @ 25oC, 100 KC: 4.10
Dissipation Factor @ 25oC, 100 KC: 0.055

MIXING INSTRUCTIONS:

Weigh the desired amount of #3900 Epoxy Resin into a clean container and combine with recommended amount of #3900 Epoxy Hardener. Mix thoroughly. Entrapped air may be removed by vacuum.

RECOMMENDED CURE SCHEDULE:

Mix Ratio by Weight or Volume 100 parts resin to 100 parts hardener  
Pot Life @ 25oC 50-60 minutes

 

Cure Time @ 25oC 72 hours
  @ 65oC 1-2 hours
  @ 100oC 30 minutes