In ultra-low temperature environments, bonding methods are often limited to soldering. In applications such as sensors and light sources that are exposed to cryogenic conditions, solder joints may be subject to thermal stress due to rapid temperature changes.
Under these conditions, we evaluated the performance of ONE-HAND MIXING® using repeated immersion in liquid nitrogen (−196°C). The results indicated that even after 10 cycles of immersion, adhesion strength was largely maintained, and cohesive failure was observed.
These findings suggest the potential applicability of this material for bonding components used in cryogenic environments.
✅Results Confirmed in This Evaluation
After repeated immersion in liquid nitrogen (−196°C), adhesion strength decreased from 7.5 MPa to 5.4 MPa, corresponding to a retention rate of approximately 72%.
The failure mode observed after testing was cohesive failure, rather than interfacial delamination.
These results provide initial data supporting the potential use of this material in ultra-low temperature environments.
✅Test Method
Substrate Preparation
Aluminum plates polished with #240 sandpaper
5 mm diameter adhesive spots applied to the surface
Test Conditions
Immersion in liquid nitrogen (−196°C) for 30 seconds
Return to room temperature (20–30 minutes)
10 cycles repeated
Evaluation Method
Push–pull adhesion strength measurement using a bond tester
Obsevation of fracture mode (cohesive or interfacial)
✅Test Results
Curing Conditions
5 days at 25°C
Post-cure at 100°C for 1 hour
Adhesion Strength (at 25°C measurement)
Initial: Adhesion Strength 7.5 MPa, Failure Mode Cohesive failure
After LN₂ cycles: Adhesion Strength 5.4 MPa, Failure Mode Cohesive failure
Retention rate: 72%
*In contrast, resin-only samples showed interfacial delamination during early cycles, suggesting that the filler structure may influence stress distribution under cryogenic conditions.
✅Discussion
Influence of Curing and Filler Structure
Cohesive failure indicates that the adhesive remained well bonded to the substrate even after thermal cycling.
Thermal contraction differences between aluminum and the cured adhesive may generate stress; however, the results suggest that stress concentration was mitigated under the tested conditions.
The filler morphology may contribute to stress dispersion in cryogenic environments, although further evaluation would be required for definitive conclusions.
✅Potential Applications
Electrical connections for sensors and light sources used in cryogenic environments
Component fixation inside low-temperature test equipment
Laboratory equipment utilizing liquid nitrogen
Research and development involving ultra-low temperature evaluation
Aerospace-related evaluation systems
✅Summary
This evaluation confirmed that ONE-HAND MIXING® maintained adhesion performance under liquid nitrogen (−196°C) immersion cycling.
While material selection must be determined according to specific design and safety requirements, these results suggest potential applicability in bonding applications where cryogenic exposure is anticipated.
Further technical data and evaluation samples are available upon request.
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