Re: silicone for electronics?

On 11 Apr 2006 17:24:13 GMT, Ian Stirling <root@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:

Jim Thompson <To-Email-Use-The-Envelope-Icon@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
On 11 Apr 2006 09:08:37 -0700, rose250@xxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:

Hi,
is there a silicone or similar product which works best for
electronics? I made a toggle switch that has 3 wires soldered on to it,
and want to protect the connections so they don't come loose or
bend/crack. I need some sort of silicone that will harden when dry. Any
suggestions? thanks.

"Silicone" is typically ammonia-curing. So it'll gradually "eat" the
connections.

ITYM acetic acid.
However.
Add a dash of your damp alkali of choice to acetoxy cure silicone, and you've
got a rapid setting neutral potting compound.
Sodium bicarbonate makes it foam a little.

The "silicone" I just used to hang some shower dispensers reeked of
ammonia for nearly a day.

...Jim Thompson
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