I'm looking for some advice on thermal compounds. I have several different compounds in both tubes and syringes and every time I come to use them a substantial oily discharge comes out before I get the compound, which makes an awful mess everywhere. If it was in a pot I would try stirring it, but that's not possible with tubes and syringes.

Does anyone know of a compound for ICs which doesn't do this?

Thanks in advance

Barrie Davis

 

Before you open the tube, squeeze the contents up and down inside the tube. This will remix the contents like stirring would.

 

... or just squeeze out a little and discard it.

 

I have a little plastic jar with the compound in it. I just stir it before use. You could transfer some compound from your syringe or tube to a pill bottle or something similar.

 

I have several different compounds in both tubes and syringes and every time I come to use them a substantial oily discharge comes out before I get the compound...

The contents separate as the tubes age. The manufacturer likely specifies a shelf-life -- beyond which consistency should not be expected.

If you don't mind re-mixing through whatever method -- do it. Otherwise, discard and buy more.

 

@joeyd999 Good point! How old are these mixes?

 

I'm looking for some advice on thermal compounds. I have several different compounds in both tubes and syringes and every time I come to use them a substantial oily discharge comes out before I get the compound, which makes an awful mess everywhere. If it was in a pot I would try stirring it, but that's not possible with tubes and syringes.

Does anyone know of a compound for ICs which doesn't do this?

Thanks in advance

Barrie Davis

http://www.computer-systems.gr/content/k5-pro

Can't remember where I got this, but its in a little tub with a spatula.