Advantages of Apiezon Greases and Q Compounds in Laboratory Applications

Apiezon: Laboratory Applications

Synonymous with quality, Apiezon greases and Q compounds are commonly used with scientific instruments and equipment in laboratories around the world. The application of vacuum leak sealants, for example, requires high precision, so it goes without saying how important it is that the vacuum leak sealants used do not cause contamination.

Apiezon greases are silicone-free, hydrocarbon-based and have high creep resistance without the undesirable effects associated with silicone-based products. Apiezon greases have been used successfully in instruments such as infrared or mass spectrometers for many years, providing scientific users with the assurance they demand: there will be no sample contamination, interference or clouding of lenses.

Apiezon greases and Q compounds provide excellent performance to many different vacuum applications and temperature ranges. These silicone-free greases can also absorb harmful impurities, which due to their powerful 'absorption' action plays an especially important factor in maintaining strict cleanliness standards.

Apiezon Vacuum Leak Sealant

Apiezon greases are suitable for general laboratory applications such as sealants for snap-fit ​​instruments or glassware on desiccators. These greases are very tenacious and exhibit good cohesive strength, which helps eliminate the risk of loose-fitting loose glassware and mated joints coming loose.

In addition to greases, Apiezon Q compounds are commonly used in laboratories. Q Compound is a temporary vacuum leak sealant used as a short-term solution when immediate instrument disassembly for repair is not possible. Plus, being an excellent waterproofing medium, Q Compound is easy to apply and very simple to remove.

Advantages of Apiezon Greases and Q Compounds in Laboratory Applications

Apiezon grease

• Excellent performance in a wide range of vacuum applications

• Silicone free, high creep resistance

• Solutions at different temperatures

• Stable, chemically inert and non-toxic

• Strong absorbent properties ensure effective 'sucking' capacity

• Specially tailored options for cryogenic use

• easy to use and clean up

• 10 year shelf life

• Recognized job performance, including NASA, NATO, US & UK Military use certificates

Apiezon Q Compound

• temporary vacuum sealant

• Universal products for every purpose

• good waterproof medium

• easy to use and clean up

• 10 year shelf life

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