Thermal paste suggestion

[Freemasm]

I have heard warnings about staying away from diode/heatsink thermal paste that contains silicone. Would appreciate any specifics/warnings/suggestions anyone could pass along. Much thx.

 

[Avanza]

I have heard warnings about staying away from diode/heatsink thermal paste that contains silicone. Would appreciate any specifics/warnings/suggestions anyone could pass along. Much thx.

Cons of silicone-based thermal interface materials​

• Outgassing: This phenomenon is the release of volatile gases when silicone based TIMs are exposed to elevated temperatures and/or low atmospheric pressures. This can be a concern in sensitive electronics applications, optical components, particularly aerospace applications where outgassing is accelerated due to reduced pressures and may also cause problems within sealed cavity packages.

Differences between Silicone-based and Non-silicone Thermal Interface Materials (TIMs)? - PROSTECH

Find out the pros and cons of silicone-based or non-silicone thermal interface materials (TIMs) to choose the right type for your production...

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I have not experienced any problems with silicone based thermal paste.

Good luck

 

[bjdecker]

A well respected individual who makes interesting accessories for RV's recently advised me that he uses Milk of Magnesia (Magnesium Hydroxide) for his TIM...

...Who'da thunk it...

 

[Mich48041]

TIM,
This website is not run by the government. So we don't have to use acronyms.

 

[Full Throttle]

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TIM,
This website is not run by the government. So we don't have to use acronyms.

TIM​

Thermal interface materials​

And, I agree........