3M™ Thermally Conductive Interface Silicone Pad 5514
(3)
Typical Physical Properties and Performance Characteristics
Note: The following technical information and data is based upon limited 3M testing conditions and should not be used for
specification purposes.
3M™ Thermally Conductive Interface Silicone Pad 5514-20 / 5514-25
Property Method Value
Thickness (mm) 0.2 / 0.25 (±0.025mm)
Thermal Conductivity (W/mK)* QTM-500 1.6
Flammability* UL 94 V-0 (Passed 3M Internal FR Test)
Density (g/cm
3
, @ 25°C)* TS-TM-441 2.4 (±0.25)
Hardness (Shore 00)* ASTM D2240 55 (±10)
Volume Resistivity (Ω-cm)* ASTM D257 8.6 x 10
13
Dielectric Strength (kV/mm)* ASTM D149 14.1
Dielectric Constant* ASTM D150
100 Hz 1 Khz 1 Mhz
15.7 15.7 15.6
*3M™ Thermally Conductive Interface Silicone Pad 5514-25 tested.
Heat resistance of 3M™ Thermally Conductive Interface Silicone Pad 5514-25
Duration Initial 100 500 1000
Thermal Conductivity (W/mK) 1.6 1.6 1.6 1.6
Hardness (Shore 00) 56 56 56 56
Appearance No effect No effect No effect
Aged at 130°C in high temperature chamber.
Application Techniques
• Positioning and adhesion strength is dependent upon the total amount of surface contact developed. Firm application
pressure helps develop better wetting and improve adhesion.
• To obtain optimum thermal conductivity, the wetting surfaces must be maximized. For better contact, clean, dry and well
unified surface condition is recommended. Typical surface cleaning solvents are isopropyl alcohol and water (rubbing
alcohol) or heptane. Note: Be sure to follow manufacturer’s safety precautions and directions for use when using
solvents.
• Ideal application temperature range is from 0°C to 40°C. Initial application to surfaces at temperatures below 0°C is not
recommended because the pad becomes too firm to be wetted readily. However, once properly applied, low temperature
holding is generally satisfactory.