Crystalbond, temporary adhesive

A temporary adhesive sticks. These wash-away adhesives are used as a temporary bond for holding delicate crystals, metallurgical specimens, glass components, and ceramic substrates for dicing, slicing, drilling and polishing. These materials adhere readily to metals, glass, ceramic and then can be washed, after machining away using various solvents.ApplicationsMachining or slicing single crystal metal specimens. Grinding and polishing sapphire, ceramic, optical garnets, ferrites, and LCD glass. Dicing and slicing germanium and silicone wafers in semiconductor production. Dicing and slicing alumina and beryllia substrates for IC and microelectronic production. Holding beam leads in IC devices for pull-off tests. Dicing subminiature chip capacitors and microwave IC substrates.

A temporary adhesive sticks. These wash-away adhesives are used as a temporary bond for holding delicate crystals, metallurgical specimens, glass components, and ceramic substrates for dicing, slicing, drilling and polishing. These materials adhere readily to metals, glass, ceramic and then can be washed, after machining away using various solvents.

Applications
Machining or slicing single crystal metal specimens. Grinding and polishing sapphire, ceramic, optical garnets, ferrites, and LCD glass. Dicing and slicing germanium and silicone wafers in semiconductor production. Dicing and slicing alumina and beryllia substrates for IC and microelectronic production. Holding beam leads in IC devices for pull-off tests. Dicing subminiature chip capacitors and microwave IC substrates.

Technical Data

Crystalbond 509: Offers excellent adhesion to metals, glass, and ceramic. This material is the best for precise high purity work since it leaves no residue after dissolving and does not clog the diamond wheel as compared to conventional waxes. Each stick weighs about 90g.

Crystalbond 555: Similar to 509 but used in applications where it is desirable to have a temporary bond which is water soluble. Each stick weighs about 90g.

Crystalbond 590: Similar to 509 but offers maximum adhesion to subminiature parts. Each stick weighs about 225g.

Crystalbond Properties

Crystalbond Properties	509	555	590
Description	Thermo polymer	Thermo polymer	Thermo polymer
Form	22mm dia. x 182mm stick	Rectangle stick	Rectangle stick
Softening	71°C	52°C	125°C
Flow point	135°C	54°C	150°C
Viscosity at flow point	6,000 cps	500 cps	9,000 cps
Colour	Clear	White	Brown
Solvent	Acetone or MEK	Hot Water	590-S Stripper

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Crystalbond 509  Safety Data Sheet

Crystalbond 555  Safety Data Sheet

Crystalbond 590  Safety Data Sheet