Astro 3486
Conductive, Chemically-Resistant Adhesive for Batteries
Features
- Very low volume resistivity to enable efficient electron transfer.
- Optimized for chemical resistance in aqueous, corrosive battery environments.
- Great flexibility and bond strength
Uses
- Bonding carbon fabric to metallic cathodes in a battery enclosure.
- Applications requiring a thin bond line and high conductivity.
- Conductive bonding in chemically caustic environments.
Conductive, Chemically-Resistant Adhesive
Design engineers face challenges in achieving a durable bond and proper electron transfer within the corrosive environment of a battery. Astro 3486 is a single-component, fast-setting, fluoropolymer-based conductive adhesive developed to perform in these harsh conditions. It exhibits a very high chemical resistance to aqueous acids and bases, making it ideal for use in electrochemical applications.
This specialized adhesive creates a flexible bond between dissimilar substrates such as carbon fabric or sheets and a metal cathode, while optimizing electron transfer efficiency in redox battery systems. Astro 3486 is formulated to rapidly set once applied, enabling quick assembly and throughput in large-scale production settings. This chemistry has a 12-month shelf life when stored at room temperature.
