Norland Optical Adhesive NOA 78

SKU #NOA-78
High viscosity adhesive for bonding plastic to plastic. Cures with UV or visible light.
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Part Number
NOA-78

Introduction

Norland Optical Adhesive 78 is a clear, colorless, liquid photopolymer that will cure when exposed to ultraviolet light or visible light (blue-violet).  Since it is a one part system and 100% solids, it offers many advantages in bonding where the adhesive can be exposed to UV light. The use of NOA 78 eliminates premixing, drying or heat curing operations common to other adhesive systems. Curing time is remarkably fast, and is dependent upon the thickness applied and the amount of ultraviolet light energy available.

NOA 78 is designed to give the best possible optical bond when using plastic to plastic or plastic to glass substrates.  NOA 78 has excellent adhesion to CR-39, polarized film, Delrin®, nylon, cellulose acetate butyrate, polycarbonate and acrylics.

NOA 78 also has excellent clarity, low shrinkage and a slight flexibility that make it superior to other materials for optical bonding. These characteristics are important in order for the user to produce high quality optics and achieve long term performance under changing environments.

NOA 78 is cured by ultraviolet light with maximum absorption within the range of 320-400 nanometers and visible light between 400 and 450 nanometers. The peak absorption wavelengths are 325, 365 and 405 nanometers. The recommended energy required for full cure is 3.5 Joules/cm2 for long wave UV or 7 Joules/cm2 for visible light.

In most optical applications, curing is done in two steps. A short, uniform exposure, or precure, is used first. The precure time is of sufficient duration to set the bond and allow it to be moved without disturbing alignment. This is followed by a longer cure under UV light to obtain full cross-linking and solvent resistance of the adhesive. The precure can be obtained in 15 seconds using a 100 watt mercury lamp at 6". Where longer time is required for alignment, it can be extended to a few minutes using a very low intensity light source. The final cure can be accomplished in 5 to 10 minutes using the 100 watt mercury lamp.

The precure allows the user to align and set the precision parts quickly and minimizes the number of holding fixtures required. After the precure, excess adhesive can be wiped up with an alcohol or acetone moistened cloth. Assemblies should be inspected at this time and rejects separated in methylene chloride. The bonded area must be soaked in the solvent and normally will separate overnight. The time required to break the bond depends upon the extent of the cure and the size of the bond area. Caution should be taken when using methylene chloride as it dissolves many plastics.

Typical Properties of NOA 78

Viscosity at 25° C 8000-11000 cps
Color Slight yellow tint
Refractive Index of Cured Polymer 1.50
Modulus (psi) 1140
Tensile (psi) 649
Elongation at failure 57%
Hardness - Shore D 55
Dielectric Constant at 1 MHz 4.87
Dissipation Factor at 1 MHz .0.092
Volume Resistivity (ohm/cm) 22 x 10 to the 15 power
Surface Resistivity (Megohms) 2.05 x 10 to the 12 power
Dielectric Strength (volts/mil) 624

NOA 78 can withstand temperatures from -20C to 60C.

Shelf life of the liquid is a minimum of 4 months from the date of shipment, refer to the package label for the actual expiration date, if stored in a cool (5-22° C), dark place in the original container.  If refrigerated, allow the adhesive to come to room temperature prior to use.

Care should be taken in handling this material. The Material Safety Data Sheet should be read for this product as well as for any associated products such as alcohol, acetone or methylene chloride. Prolonged contact with skin should be avoided and affected areas should be thoroughly washed with copious amounts of soap and water. If the adhesive gets into the eyes, flush with water for 15 minutes and seek medical attention. Use the material in a well ventilated area, otherwise a NIOSH approved organic vapor mask is recommended.

 

Spectral Transmission of NOA 78 

More Information
Manufacturer Norland
Product Series Norland Optical Adhesives (NOA)
Product Type Epoxies and Adhesives
Industry Aerospace and Defence, Medical, Optical Equipment Manufacturing (OEM), Photonics, Research
Applications OEM (Optical Equipment Manufacturing), Assembling and disassembling multi-element systems
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