ABLESTIK 83CJ
Harmonization Code : 3506.10.00.00 | Prepared glues and other prepared adhesives, not elsewhere specified or included; products suitable for use as glues or adhesives, put up for retail sale as glues or adhesives, not exceeding a net weight of 1 kg
Main features
- 0.0004 ohm-cm Volume Resistivity
- 45-Minute Working Window
- Cold-Solder-Type Electrical Connections
Product Description
LOCTITE ABLESTIK 83CJ is a silver-filled, thixotropic epoxy adhesive for electrically and thermally conductive assembly bonding. It is designed for electrical connections where hot soldering is impractical and for conductive plastics that cannot be exposed to high temperatures. The resin can be used with multiple catalysts, including room-temperature- and heat-cure options documented in the supplied technical data. Typical cured performance includes 2.6 W/(m-K) thermal conductivity and 0.0004 ohm-cm volume resistivity.
Key Features
- Silver-filled, electrically and thermally conductive epoxy adhesive
- Thixotropic silver paste for controlled assembly application
- Supports room-temperature or heat-cure catalyst systems
- Designed for electrical connections where hot soldering is impractical
- Documented for metals, glass, ceramics, plastics, and conductive plastics
- Typical cured thermal conductivity of 2.6 W/(m-K)
- Typical cured volume resistivity of 0.0004 ohm-cm at 25 degC
Applications / Suitable for
- Electrically conductive assembly bonding
- Cold-solder-type electrical connections where hot soldering is impractical
- Electrical connections to conductive plastics that cannot tolerate high temperatures
- Bonding metals, glass, ceramics, and plastics where supported by application validation
TDS, SDS & Technical Documents
Technical Specifications
General Properties
Additional Information
LOCTITE ABLESTIK 83CJ
LOCTITE ABLESTIK 83CJ is a silver-filled, thixotropic epoxy adhesive for conductive assembly bonding. It is designed to make electrical connections where hot soldering is impractical and to connect conductive plastics at locations that cannot be exposed to high temperatures. The resin supports multiple catalyst systems with different cure and work-life characteristics.
As-Supplied Properties
Typical resin, catalyst, and mixed-material values are listed separately so catalyst-specific processing behavior remains clear.
| Property | Value | Unit | Method / condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABLESTIK 83CJ resin - Appearance | Silver paste | - | As supplied |
| ABLESTIK 83CJ resin - Density | 3.0 | g/cm^3 | ASTM D792 |
| ABLESTIK 83CJ resin - Shelf life | 183 | days | 25 deg C, from date of manufacture |
| CAT 9M - Viscosity | 92.5 | mPa s (cP) | 25 deg C |
| CAT B97 - Viscosity | 6,000 | mPa s (cP) | 25 deg C |
| 83CJ + CAT 9M - Mixed density | 2.95 | g/cm^3 | 100 g, 25 deg C |
| 83CJ + CAT 9M - Work life | 45 | min | 100 g, 25 deg C |
| 83CJ + CAT B97 - Mixed density | 2.27 | g/cm^3 | 100 g, 25 deg C |
| 83CJ + CAT B97 - Work life | 24 | h | 100 g, 25 deg C |
Catalyst Options and Processing
Clean the substrates, prepare the resin, accurately weigh the selected catalyst, and mix thoroughly before assembly. Catalyst choice changes the mix ratio, work life, and cure schedule, while post-cure may be used when optimum performance is required.
Store LOCTITE ABLESTIK 83CJ in the unopened container in a dry location at 25 deg C. The resin has a typical shelf life of 183 days at 25 deg C from the date of manufacture. Do not return removed material to the original container because it may introduce contamination.
Cured Properties
Typical cured values are listed by catalyst system so catalyst-specific operating-temperature and lap-shear results remain distinct.
| Property | Value | Unit | Method / condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| CTE - 83CJ + CAT 9M | 45 | ppm/deg C | TMA |
| CTE - 83CJ + CAT B97 | 45 | ppm/deg C | TMA |
| Operating-temperature range - 83CJ + CAT 9M | -40 to +130 | deg C | Catalyst-specific |
| Operating-temperature range - 83CJ + CAT B97 | -55 to +155 | deg C | Catalyst-specific |
| Thermal conductivity - 83CJ + CAT 9M | 2.6 | W/(m K) | Typical cured bulk value |
| Thermal conductivity - 83CJ + CAT B97 | 2.6 | W/(m K) | Typical cured bulk value |
| Volume resistivity - 83CJ + CAT 9M | 0.0004 | ohm-cm | 25 deg C |
| Volume resistivity - 83CJ + CAT B97 | 0.0004 | ohm-cm | 25 deg C |
| Al-to-Al tensile lap shear - 83CJ + CAT 9M | 6.8 | N/mm^2 (1,000 psi) | 25 deg C |
| Al-to-Al tensile lap shear - 83CJ + CAT B97 | 9.6 | N/mm^2 (1,400 psi) | 25 deg C |
| NASA TML / CVCM - 83CJ + CAT 9M | 0.64 / 0.02 | % / % | NASA RP 1124; sample cured 1 h at 66 deg C |
| NASA TML / CVCM - 83CJ + CAT B97 | Not reported | - | - |
Applications
Applications include cold-solder-type electrical connections, conductive plastics, and assemblies involving metals, glass, ceramics, and plastics.
Technical Support for LOCTITE ABLESTIK 83CJ
Krayden can help review catalyst selection, mix ratio, working time, cure profile, substrate preparation, and electrical or thermal requirements for LOCTITE ABLESTIK 83CJ. Application trials should confirm the selected catalyst system and bonded-joint performance for the intended substrates, geometry, temperature range, and manufacturing process.
