Conformal coating
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Description
An uninterrupted coating that assumes the exact form or shape of the object. Most conformal coatings are capable of imparting hydrophobicity and oleophobicity for a wide variety of substrates and are designed for multi-surface treatment on metals, polymers, and semiconductors to offer protection from corrosion, chemicals, and moisture. One example is a vapor deposited coating of Parylene. Recent additions, such as Nanoproof and Vitroguard are available as solution-based coatings that can be dip or spray applied and requires little to no masking.
Synonyms and Related Terms
Products names: Parylene; Nanoproof; Aculon; Vitroguard; 3M Novec
Applications
- Protection for electronics from water and moisture
Risks
- Wear protective gloves and use fume hood for application
- Aculon is dissolved in a fluorocarbon solvent
- Aculon: SDS
Physical and Chemical Properties
Working Properties
- Applications methods= spray, jet, dip, vapor deposition
- Dry time = 5-60 minutes
Resources and Citations
- Aculon: NanoProof coatings Accessed Feb. 2025