SiSiB® PF8704 Silicone Diffusion Pump Fluid is a single component fluid designed for high vacuum applications in the range of 10-6 to 10-8 torr (untrapped) and 10-10 to 10-11 torr (trapped).
Its low vapor pressure and thermal stability make it popular in processes such as vacuum coating, metallurgical work, and various other applications.
SiSiB® PF8704 phenyl methyl silicone oil is equal to DowCorning’s DC-704, Shin-Etsu’s HIVACF-4
CAS No. | 3982-82-9 |
EINECS No. | 223-620-5 |
Formula | C28H32O2Si3 |
Molecular Weight | 484.82 |
Chemical Name | Tetramethyltetraphenyltrisiloxane |
Color and Appearance | Colorless to straw-colored fluid |
Ultimate Vacuum, torr | 10-7 to 10-8 untrapped |
10-10 to 10-11 trapped | |
Extrapolated Vapor Pressure, torr, 25°C | 2 x 10-8 |
Specific Gravity at 25°C | 1.07 |
Refractive Index at 25°C | 1.550~1.560 |
Viscosity at 25°C | 36~44 cSt |
Flash Point, open cup | 221°C, |
Boiling Point, 0.5 torr | 215°C, |
Typical Boiler Temperature | 220°C, |
Surface Tension, dynes/cm | 37.3 |
Heat of Vaporization, kcal/g mol | 25.5/250°C |
As for the use of silicone oil, SiSiB® PF8704 can be used in a variety of applications including: Aerospace, Electronics, Metallurgy, Vacuum Coatings, and Atomic Energy etc.
SiSiB® PF8704 silicone diffusion pump oil is supplied in 1Kg bottles, 5Kg 25Kg pails, and 200Kg steel drums.
In the original unopened packaging, SiSiB® PF8704 has a shelf life of 60 months.