Custom Master Bond cryogenically serviceable epoxy adhesives are capable of being used for bonding a wide variety of superconductor materials. These include aluminum, niobium, copper oxide, zirconium, indium, gallium, mercury, and tin. Most importantly, application specific Master Bond one and two component structural adhesive formulations are able to maintain their high strength properties to properly prepared surfaces at low temperatures. These compounds are noted for their durability, consistency, longevity, and dependability under diverse operating conditions. Some distinguishing characteristics for novel grades are:
- Thermally conductive/electrically insulative
- Electrically conductive
- Cryogenic serviceability
- Opacity and optical clarity
- Different viscosities
- NASA low outgassing approved
- Low coefficient of thermal expansion
- Chemical resistance
- Low stress
- Long working life at room temperature
- Toughness
- Dimensional stability
- Withstand vibration, impact, and mechanical shock
- Low exotherm
- Low shrinkage
Superconductors possess high sensitivity, and function at high speed. Master Bond adhesive compositions are capable of bonding multiple superconductor materials used for:
- Magnetic energy storage systems
- Motors, generators, engines
- Power transmission lines
- Fault current limiters
- Transformers
- Electromagnets in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) machines, maglev trains, particle accelerators
- Electronic switches, sensors, actuators
- Electromagnetic shielding
- Computer parts
- Supercomputers
- Magnetoencephalography
- Smart grids
- Satellite electronics