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Waxes & Q Compound Properties

Typical Properties		Wax W	Wax W100	Wax W40	Q Compound
Physical Property
Approximate softening point	°C °F	80 to 90 176 to 194	50 to 60 122 to 140	40 to 50 104 to 122	40 to 50 104 to 122
Est. vapour pressure @ 20°C / 68°F, torr		4.5 x 10^-9	4.5 x 10^-9	6 x 10^-8	1 x 10^-4
Temp for application	°C °F	130 266	110 230	90 194	Ambient
Working temperature range	°C °F	-10 to 75 14 to 168	-10 to 45 14 to 113	-10 to 35 14 to 95	-10 to 30 14 to 86
Water permeability g/cm/hr/mm Hg @ 25°C		0.8 x 10^-8	1.6 x 10^-8	1.6 x 10^-8	N/A
Pack		1 Kg block	250 g tin	250 g tin	1 Kg
Pack		25 x 20 g sticks	N/A	N/A	N/A
Thermal/Electrical Property
Thermal conductivity @ 20°C, w/m °C		0.189	0.170	0.177	N/A
Specific heat @ 25°C, J/g		1.8	2.7	2.9	N/A
Loss tangent		0.015	0.016	0.015	N/A
Permittivity		2.8	2.7	2.9	N/A
Volume resistivity, Ω cm		6.31 x 10^-15	1.64 x 10^-15	5.06 x 10^-15	N/A
Technical Data Sheet
Safety Data Sheet

All properties quoted in this table are typical values, and do not constitute a specification. For further information please contact the Apiezon Technical Helpline