MECHANICAL VACUUM PUMP OIL
High quality, low vapour pressure and low viscosity oil. Gives excellent vacua in single and dual stage mechanical pumps.
Please do not request shipping beyond Australia.
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M007 Mechanical vacuum pump oil AUD33.00 /2.5L Availability
M0072 Mechanical vacuum pump oil AUD193.00 /20L Available

SANTOVAC® 5
Diffusion pump fluid. A polyphenyl ether which is capable of near 10^-10 torr in an ideal system. Santovac® 5 by Santovac Fluids, Inc. has extreme oxidation resistance and produces very low column contamination since it is one of the most radiation-resistant fluids available. Ultra low vapour pressure results in low ultimate pressures; there is no need for a cold trap and it is suitable for diffusion pumps. Tests have shown this fluid to be physiologically inert.
Santovac® 5 may discolour with use but it will maintain its physical properties.

Typical physical properties of Santovac® 5:

Pressure @ 25°C....................................4 x 10-10 torr
Boiling Point @ 0.5 torr...........................275°C
Density @ 25°C.....................................1.198 
Viscosity: cS @ 27°C...............................1000
              @ 38°C...............................363
              @ 99°C...............................13.1
              @ 149°C..............................4.5
              @ 260°C..............................1.2
Flash Point, open cup..............................288°C
Pour point.........................................5°C
Autogeneous Ignition Temp..........................590°C 
Refractive Index, nD25.............................1.6306 

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M001 Santovac® 5 AUD324.00 /100mL 10% discount for 10 Availability
M0015 Santovac® 5 ask Available

FOMBLIN® 06/6
A perfluorinated polyether (PFPE) fluid that remains totally inert in vacuum pump operations. The 06/6 type of Fomblin suits most types of rotary vane pumps. Please note Fomblin is very expensive, so it is sensible to only 'fomblinise' a pump that takes a relatively small charge of Fomblin (considering pumping volume). Before using Fomblin a pump must be meticulously cleaned so no traces of mineral oil remain.
Fomblin has an almost unlimited life, and water contamination that is not removed by running the pump on baffle can be separated in a separating funnel. Just drain the fluid and pour into a separating funnel - water will float on top and Fomblin may be drained. If Fomblin is used in a diffusion pump, then the backing pump too must be mineral oil free. Fomblin should be used in the backing pump, unless a dry type of pump is employed.

Features

• Does not react with most corrosive vapours or act as a fuel when pumping oxygen or oxidising agents.
• Withstands high temperatures and oxygen conditions (photo-resist stripping), processes forming Lewis acids (aluminium etching), products from sulphur hexafluoride etching, most acids, bases and oxidising agents.
• Applications include extreme operating conditions, pumping oxygen or other oxidants, photo-resist stripping, LPCVD, plasma etching and reactive ion etching
• Recommended for direct and belt-driven rotary vane pumps used in extreme operating conditions found in semiconductor processing.

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Specifications
Vapor pressure (Torr): @20°C: 3 x 10^-6
Pour point: -50°C
Flash point: none
Fire point: none
Specific gravity: 1.88(g/cc)
Viscosity: @20°C, 64; @100°C, 4/39
Colour: clear
Incompatibility: flame
Hazardous ingredients: none
Hazardous decomposition: HF/COF₂

Other viscosities available - ask

M002-1000 Fomblin® 06/6 AUD513.00 /1kg Availability

BRAYCOTE VACUUM GREASE 803
A fomblin and PTFE based ultra-high vacuum grease. Recommended in all diffusion, ion-getter and turbo-molecular pump systems, except in the electron gun chamber. Stable from -20°C to 260°C.
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M012 Braycote 803 vacuum grease AUD254.00 /56g Availability

APIEZON® OILS
Consist of esters or specially selected hydrocarbon fractions. They were developed for vapour-diffusion pump fluids:

• High purity, very low pressure, very stable.
• Pressures lower than 10^-7 torr obtainable
• No need for cold trap.
• Good pumping speed.
• No corrosive deposits or vapours.

Physical Properties of Apiezon® Oil Type C (now Invoil C)

Diffusion Pump Oil	Type C
Vapour Pressure,torr @20°C	10-7
Boiling Point,°C @ 1 torr	225
Flash Point (open cup)°F	510
Pour Point(ASTM) °F	5
Density, g/ml @ 20°C	0.875
@ 40°C	0.863
Viscosity, kinematic,cS @ 20°C	283
@ 50°C	90
@ 100°C	10.6
Coefficient of Expansion per
°C over 20-30°C (ASTM)	0.00069
Thermal Conductivity Btu/in	0.96

INVOIL C (formerly APIEZON® OIL C)
Obtains the highest vacuum pressure (10^-7 torr) of the Apiezon® oils without the need of a cold trap. Suitable for most diffusion pump applications, including in electron microscopes and in vacuum coaters. This is an economic and effective substitute for Santovac 5 fluid. It should be noted that the ultimate vacuum is dependent on a suitably high backing vacuum and the out-gasing of TEM film and column components. Consequently the ultimate vacuum attained with Invoil C (Apiezon® C) is very close to the theoretically much superior Santovac 5.
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This product is not hazardous and does not require an MSDS.
A safety data sheet is available at apiezon.com

M003 Invoil C (Apiezon) AUD98.00 /100mL Available
M0035 Invoil C (Apiezon) AUD383.00 /500mL Availability

Grease

Typical Property		AP101	AP100	H Grease	L Grease	M Grease	N Grease	T Grease
Main areas of application		General Purpose	Lubricating	High Temperature	High Vacuum	General Vacuum	Cryogenic	Medium Temperature
Typical working temperature range,	°C °F	-40 to 180 -40 to 365	10 to 30 50 to 86	-10 to 240 14 to 464	10 to 30 50 to 86	10 to 30 50 to 86	-269 to 30 -452 to 86	10 to 120 50 to 248
Melting point - ASTM.D 566-02 (IP 132/96),	°C °F	>200 >392	42 to 52 108 to 126	does not melt	42 to 52 108 to 126	40 to 48 104 to 118	42 to 52 108 to 126	112 to 137 233 to 278
Vapour pressure @ 20°C / 68°F, Torr		-5	7.0 x 10-11	1.7 x 10-9	7.0 x 10-11	1.7 x 10-9	6.0 x 10-10	4.6 x 10-9
Relative density @ 20°C / 68°F		0.981	1.042	0.918	0.896	0.894	0.911	0.912
Resistant to radiation		*N/R	*N/R	*N/R	Yes	Yes	*N/R	*N/R
Lubricity 4 Ball Test - ASTM.D 2596 (IP 239/97), kg		450	450	250	150	140	150	250
Outgassing characteristics - ASTM.E 595-93(2003)e1	TML CVCM	N/A N/A	<1% <0.1%	<1% <0.1%	<1% 0.1%	N/A N/A	<1% <0.1%	N/A N/A
Coefficient of expansion per °C over 20-30°C		0.00066	N/A	0.00077	0.00076	0.00075	0.00072	0.00073
Thermal conductivity @ 20°C, w/m °C		N/A	N/A	0.216	0.194	0.194	0.194	N/A
Electrical strength, V/mil (0."001)		N/A	N/A	800	730	850	820	730
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*N/R - Not Recommended

These products are not hazardous and do not require an MSDS.
A safety data sheet is available at apiezon.com

APIEZON® L GREASE - ULTRA HIGH VACUUM
A well-proven and recommended high-vacuum grease for electron beam instruments. Grease L is a petroleum hydrocarbon grease, containing no additives. Very low vapour pressure (@20°C of 8x10^-¹¹ torr), high vacuum grade. Type L is widely used in electron microscopy where moderately high column temperatures and high vacuum requirements demand a vacuum grease with extraordinary characteristics. Type L is also used in the stationary phase of gas liquid chromatography, and may be used on all ground joints in a vacuum system (not for stopcocks). Its solubility is as follows: in ethanol at 20°C-0.003%; 60°C-0.005%; 100°C-0.011%; 150°C-0.011%. Grease L softens and melts at about 47°C and it is not recommended for joints where temperatures exceed more than 30°C in use. Grease T is recommended for these higher temperatures.
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M009 Apiezon® L ultra high vacuum grease AUD104.00 /25g Availability
M010 Apiezon® L ultra high vacuum grease AUD138.00 /50g Available

APIEZON® H GREASE - HIGH TEMPERATURE VACUUM
Apiezon® H is a relatively stiff grease which does not melt; rather, it becomes stiffer as temperature is increased. It is also a very tenacious grease with excellent cohesive strength. "Stiction" power makes this grease ideal for use with laboratory glassware and because of its excellent thermal conductivity it is also the perfect choice for the electronics industry where heat sink media require adhesion. Suitable for applications ranging in temperature from -10°C to +240°C. Optimum consistency is between 10 and 110°C.
It is specifically recommended for sealing, including medium to high vacua - depending on temperature, and lubrication, but it is not suitable for highly stressed bearings.
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M013 Apiezon® H high temperature vacuum grease AUD137.00 /25g Available

APIEZON® M GREASE - HIGH VACUUM
Similar to grease type L, but it contains more wax. Grease M has an estimated vapour pressure @ 20°C of 2x10^-9 torr. Type M is still suitable for very high vacua but not when this requirement coincides with higher than room temperatures. Recommended for applications where a grease of moderately low vapour pressure is required, such as for sealing ground joints on the backing side of oil diffusion pumps, for desiccators and cool or cold high vacuum situations.
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We do not recommend Apiezon® M for EM use; columns can get hot and then the vapour pressure of Apiezon® M may be too high.

M014 Apiezon® M high vacuum grease AUD76.00 /25g Available
M014-1 Apiezon® M high vacuum grease AUD147.00 /100g Available

APIEZON® N GREASE - CRYO-APPLICATION/ VACUUM
Apiezon® N is a speciality grease for various cryogenic uses, including for vacuum sealing at very low to warm temperatures where its vapour pressure is very low, making it suitable for high vacuum applications. Type N does not craze or crack at low temperatures, has good thermal conductivity at low temperatures and is ideal for mounting sensors and other devices. It has very low levels of magnetic susceptibility which makes it suitable for some superconductor applications. Cycling between absolute zero and +40°C is well tolerated by Apiezon® N. It is frequently used as a jointing medium on cryostat flanges where its larger contact area, compared with that of indium wire, provides much better thermal transfer. Applications include cryo-systems on electron microscopes, cryostats, magnetic image resonance systems, sealing of vacuum parts including glass joints and as a heat sink.
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M015 Apiezon® N cryogenic high vacuum grease AUD149.00 /25g Available

APIEZON® T GREASE - MEDIUM TEMPERATURE VACUUM
Apiezon® T grease is a filled hydrocarbon grease for general sealing and lubrication in the medium temperature range. It is not suited for highly stressed bearings but excels in sticking power, is suitable for high to low vacua and is not silicone based.
It is suitable for use between 10 and 120°C and retains its best characteristics between 25 and 50°C. It features a tenacious consistency and thus extra cushioning between mated surfaces. It is superb for delicate glass joints for example.
In its lower temperature range it is suited for high vacuum applications, down to 10-9 torr; at 100°C it is still suitable down to 10-5 torr.
Apiezon® T, like other greases in that family has a strong "gettering" action. It will absorb greasy or chemical contaminants from metal surfaces. The product has no contaminating effect on electrical equipment and is easily removed by hydrocarbon solvents.
Apiezon® T has found a niche as a reliable barrier to oxygen transmission in both vacuum and non-vacuum applications.
NATO and the US Navy approve it for use.
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M016 Apiezon® T medium temperature vacuum grease AUD130.00 /25g Available

APIEZON® AP100 GREASE - ULTRA HIGH VACUUM LUBRICATING
Silicone free.
Properties of AP100:
Main area of application - Lubricating
Typical working temperature range - 10 t0 30°C
Melting point-ASTM.D 566 - 47°C
Vapor pressure, Torr @20°C - <7.0 x 10^-11
Relative density @20°C - 1.042
Resistant to radiation - N/R
Lubricity 4 ball test ASTM.D 2763 (IP239) - 450kg
Outgassing characteristics- ASTM.E 595-90 TML/ - <1%
CVCM - <0.1%
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M017 Apiezon® AP100 ultra high vacuum lubricating grease AUD179.00 /50g Available

APIEZON® AP101 GREASE - ANTI-SEIZE
Type 101 is an excellent general purpose, hydrocarbon grease, which is intended for a variety of industrial and scientific applications.
Properties

• Anti-seize properties: AP 101 contains PTFE which confers superior anti-seize properties, providing long lasting lubrication and ensuring smooth operation of stop cocks and taps. The anti-seize properties are not limited to laboratory or glassware use, but are equally effective when used on metal equipment which may be subject to seizure or corrosion.
  
• Non-silicone grease: being hydrocarbon based, AP 101 does not suffer from the problems of "creep" or "carry over" which are traditionally associated with silicone greases. It reduces sample contamination and the risk of interference in analytical techniques such as infra-red and mass spectrometry.
  
• Solvent resistant: both PTFE and the lithium stearate gel base in AP 101 are insoluble in most solvents. They ensure that AP 101 shows resistance to water, alcohols, ketones and esters. In addition, AP 101 resists attack from aqueous acid and alkali solutions, alcoholic alkali solutions and corrosive gases.
  
• Wide temperature range: it can be used over a very wide range of temperatures, possessing its optimum consistency over the -15 to +150ºC temperature range, but is usable down to -40ºC and, for limited periods, up to +180ºC.
  
• Under vacuum: AP 101 exhibits good vacuum properties, down to 10-4 torr.
  
• Easily remove AP 101 by wiping it with a soft cloth. Any residues of grease can be washed away with an aqueous glassware detergent.

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M018 Apiezon AP101 anti-seize vacuum grease AUD86.00 /50g Available

WHITE RUBBER STOPPERS
Catalogue number indicates bottom diameter.
Dimensions given are top diameter x bottom diameter x height in mm.
User note: Standard stopper sizes

For sets of 6 sizes see below.

MS08 Rubber stoppers, 12.5 x 8 x 17mm AUD11.00 /pk/20 10% discount for 10 Available
MS11 Rubber stoppers, 15 x 11 x 20mm AUD11.00 /pk/20 10% discount for 10 Available
MS13 Rubber stoppers, 17 x 13 x 24mm AUD12.00 /pk/20 10% discount for 10 Available
MS14 Rubber stoppers, 19 x 14 x 26mm AUD11.00 /pk/10 10% discount for 10 Available
MS15 Rubber stoppers, 21 x 15 x 26mm AUD12.00 /pk/10 10% discount for 10 Available
MS17 Rubber stoppers, 23 x 17 x 26mm AUD12.00 /pk/10 10% discount for 10 Available
MS19 Rubber stoppers, 26 x 19 x 26mm AUD11.00 /pk/5 10% discount for 10 Available
MS22 Rubber stoppers, 29 x 22 x 26mm AUD12.00 /pk/5 10% discount for 10 Available
MS25 Rubber stoppers, 33 x 25 x 28mm AUD12.00 /pk/5 10% discount for 10 Availability
MS29 Rubber stoppers, 38 x 29 x 30mm AUD12.00 /pk/4 10% discount for 10 Available
MS33 Rubber stoppers, 42 x 33 x 30mm AUD13.00 /pk/4 10% discount for 10 Available
MS38 Rubber stoppers, 46 x 38 x 30mm AUD18.00 /pk/4 10% discount for 10 Available
MS43 Rubber stoppers, 52 x 43 x 32mm AUD14.00 /pk/3 10% discount for 10 Available
MS46 Rubber stoppers, 56 x 46 x 34mm AUD14.00 /pk/3 10% discount for 10 Available
MS51 Rubber stoppers, 62 x 51 x 36mm AUD16.00 /pk/3 10% discount for 10 Available
MS55 Rubber stoppers, 68 x 55 x 38mm AUD15.00 /pk/2 10% discount for 10 Available
MS62 Rubber stoppers, 75 x 62 x 39mm AUD14.00 /pk/2 10% discount for 10 Available
MS68 Rubber stoppers, 81 x 68 x 40mm AUD16.00 /pk/2 10% discount for 10 Available
MS74 Rubber stoppers, 87 x 74 x 42mm AUD12.00 /ea 10% discount for 10 Available
MS78 Rubber stoppers, 95 x 78 x 45mm AUD13.00 /ea 10% discount for 10 Available