Bath fluid for improved thermostat life.
Performance properties:
- High and low-temperature stability
- Low pour point
- Low temperature and pressure dependence of viscosity
- Good dielectric characteristics
- Low interfacial energy
- High surface activity
- High compressibility
- Chemical inertness
Note: At temperatures approaching the recommended maximum operating temperature it may be advisable to use these products in a fume cupboard or vented area.
Properties of silicone oil:
- Synonyms: alpha-Methyl-omega-methoxypolydimethylsiloxane, PDMS
- Formula: (-Si(CH3)2O-)n
- Viscosity: 350mm2/s
- Melting Point: -55oC
- Autoignition Point: >400oC
- Flash Point: 315oC
- Dielectric strength: 16 kV/mm
- Density: 0.98g/cm3at 20oC
- Solubility: insoluble in water
