Frequently Asked Questions about Thermal Conductive Silicone

Q1：THERMAL GREASEIs a higher thermal conductivity better?

A： No, the higher the thermal conductivity, the more important it is to ensure that the product's other performance meets the application requirements in order to prevent other problems such as unevenness, particle formation, and drying during long-term use.

Q2： Some users have raised concerns that the thermal conductive silicone grease has solidified and dried?

A： Thermal conductive silicone grease does not cure, but low-quality silicone grease may dry out. It should be noted that the application process of thermal conductive silicone grease does not undergo chemical reactions, so it will not be structured, that is, it will not cure. Drying out is due to too much oil separation, which causes the silicone grease to become thick and dry.

Q3： Does the higher the viscosity of thermal grease, the better the thermal conductivity?

A： Indeed, the thermal conductivity of silicone grease is determined by the thermal conductivity of each material in the formula.

Q4： What are the processes for applying thermal conductive silicone grease and what precautions should be taken?

A： Common methods such as scraping, printing, and wiping require attention to whether there are particles, whether they are easy to operate, and whether there are any irritating odors.

Q5： What are the common names for thermal conductive silicone grease to distinguish it?

A： Common common names include thermal grease, thermal paste, and heat dissipation paste, so when people encounter these product names, they are all thermal grease.

Q6： Does thermal grease have adhesive properties?

A： To be precise, thermal conductive silicone grease has a certain degree of viscosity, but cannot achieve the effect of adhesion. Viscosity is used to better adhere to heat dissipation components and prevent displacement.

Q7： Some products need to be repaired and disassembled. Can thermal grease be reused?

A： Generally, it can be reused, but it is recommended not to reuse it. The main consideration is that it is prone to contamination during the repair process. When reused, pollutants will definitely affect the heat dissipation effect.

Q8： The thermal grease is too thick. Can it be diluted directly with silicone oil?

A： It depends on the situation, and it is generally not recommended to dilute and adjust without authorization, because the properties of silicone oil may vary due to different manufacturers and batches. The viscosity may decrease, but the performance is difficult to guarantee. If dilution is urgently needed, standard operations must be carried out under the guidance and requirements of the manufacturer.