BixCure Solar Encapsulants Datasheet

TM Typical Properties of BixCure™ Fast-Cure EVA Solar Encapsulant *Full cure (typically 80-90% gel content) at 150°C / 20 minutes tested by Torque Rheometry. The above data is typical of BixCure™ and not to be construed as specifications. Results should be determined and verified by end-user testing in their application. Serving Industry Since 1874 Property Units Test Method Fast Cure *(Cured Values) Density g/cm3 0.946 Ultimate Tensile Strength psi ASTM D-638 675 Ultimate Elongation % ASTM D-638 530 Young’s Modulus (23 °C) psi ASTM D-638 1,150 Optical Transmission % ASTM E-44 92 Refractive Index 1.479 Dielectric Strength V/mil 580-620 Water Absorption (18 mil film, 55°C, 100% RH, 16-hr exposure) wt % 0.70 Thermal Conductivity W-mil/ft2 -°C 9 x 102 Thermal Expansion Below Tg (-43 °C) (-43 °C to 10 °C) (Above 10 °C) °C-1 1.0 x 10-4 2.0 x 10-4 4.0 x 10-4 ™ is an Optically Transparent, UV & Weather Stable, Fast Curing, Low-Gel EVA Solar Encapsulant. Characteristics of the encapsulant include: • Fast Cure • Excellent Adhesion to Difficult-to-Bond Substrates • Outstanding Weather Resistance & Clarity • Superior High-Temperature Performance • Low Shrink • Greater Power Retention After Accelerated Testing • High Transparency / Very Low Yellowness Index (YI) • Elasticity – High Elongation • Modified Sheet Surfaces for Reduced Tack, Ease of Lamination and Handling, De-airing, as well as Low Cell Breakage • Laminate with More Aggressive Surface Away from Cell • Available with or without Release Liner, on Glass Scrim, or onto Customer Specified Films • UL Listed – File Number E328010 Available in rolls or sheets in the following dimensions: ? Thickness 6 – 60 mils (150 – 1,500µm) ? Width 4 – 72 inches (100 – 1,829mm) ? Standard core size 6”, others avail. upon request Bixby Develops Custom Extruded Solar Products for Your PV Laminations. TM Fast  Curing  EVA  Solar  Encapsulant