NUCLEAR MEDICINE AND PET

Section 12:  DETECTORS AND SCINTILLATORS

 

RX-688 OPTICAL COUPLING GREASE

 

Description


RX-688 optical grease is colourless, transparent gel that has excellent optical coupling properties. Comprised of a silicone compound, it reduces internal reflections and refractions in sensitive optical equipment.

Specially formulated to meet the demands of optical coupling requirements, it has a non-Newtonian flow characteristic which retards flow under adverse temperature and/or stress conditions.

RX-688 is chemically inactive, non-corrosive and low in toxicity. Spills can be cleaned with mineral spirits or methylene chloride.

Small volume packaging makes RX-688 particularly attractive for laboratory, repair and maintenance operations (RMO), and engineering department environments.

Features

* Distributed in small capacity containers ideal for laboratory or prototype applications.
* High clarity and excellent optical properties.
* Provides a long lasting adhesion with excellent mechanical stability.
* Low bleed characteristic reduces the need for decoupling due to loss of fluid.
* Applications include: scintillation detectors, optical cameras, gamma cameras and fibre optics.
* Non-toxic, non-corrosive and chemically inactive.
* Spillage easily cleaned with mineral spirits or methylene chloride.

 

Specifications

Appearance: Clear Transparent
Worked Penetration: 200 to 420
Bleed: <1.2% (24 hr @ 100¡C)
Evaporation: <5% (24 hr @ 100¡C)
* Refractive Index: 1.457 to 1.466
Specific Gravity: 1.055 to 1.060
* Optical Transmission: >79% (1 cm thick sample)
Temperature Range: -65°C to +150°C
Storage Temperature: <25°C
Shelf Life: 1 year minimum
Specifications subject to change without notice.
*Index change at -16°C. Grease becomes opaque and remains opaque to -65°C. It becomes clear when temperature is brought to -16°C and higher other properties are unchanged.

Ordering Information

To place an order, specify type RX-688 Optical Coupling Grease and part number.

Size      Part Number
60 ml    RX-688-2
118 ml  RX-688-4
236 ml  RX-688-8
472 ml  RX-688-16

 

GAMMASONICS Institute for Medical Research Pty Ltd.
90 Queens Rd, Five Dock, NSW 2046, AUSTRALIA. 
Tel: (02) 9713 1122    Fax:(02) 9713 1238
International Tel: (612) 9713 1122    International Fax: (612) 97131238
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