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NICROBRAZ® CEMENT 680
A general-purpose, sprayable,
water-based braze binder
Nicrobraz® Cement 680 is a low viscosity,
water-based braze binder that can be used to
hold a wide variety of filler metals in place for
brazing. It is ideally suited for application of
nickel-based brazing filler metals with the
NicroSpray® system. It has a low solids content,
to minimize outgassing during the furnace cycle.
It will readily wet the surface of clean metal
substrates, has excellent adherence, and a
relatively short drying time.
Normally no residue remains on the parts after
brazing, when using nickel-based filler metals.
However, if using copper or silver containing
filler metals, a small amount of sooty residue
may remain.
Nicrobraz Cement 680 may also be mixed with
Nicrobraz White Stop-Off™ powder, and
applied to mating surfaces to prevent accidental
brazing.
Application Methods. For application using
the NicroSpray system (see data sheet NSG), or
similar spray-gun units, the required amount of
binder should be 8-15%, by weight. If the binder
feed rates are not reduced, the sprayed coating
will be too wet, and may run when applied to
nonhorizontal surfaces.
The cement can be mixed with powder to form
slurry for dip application, or for placement with an
eye dropper or syringe. Cement may also be used to
infiltrate preplaced, dry powder, by soaking the filler
metal within the intended brazing joint. Thinning
should not be required, but if desirable, distilled or
deionized water is recommended.
Suggested Atmospheres. Cement 680 is suitable
for use in vacuum, hydrogen, argon or nitrogen, or
blends of these gases.
Drying Time. Drying times will vary, depending on
the atmosphere conditions and thickness of the
applied coating. When drying at room temperature,
with a typical coating thickness, loss of gloss will
occur in 20-30 minutes, product will be completely
dry in 50-60 minutes. Drying time may be reduced
by drying at 200°F for 10-15 minutes.
Availability. Bulk liquid in 3-liter or 200-liter size.
Viscosity. 375-475 centipoise (CPS) at 77°F.
Shelf Life. Minimum of 12 months from the date of
manufacture, when stored in unopened containers.
May be suitable for use well after the minimum shelf
life period has expired.
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