SiO₂ Coated Aluminized Kapton®, also known as PI or polyimide film, is implemented as an outermost MLI layer or a single-layer insulation layer. It has an exceptional operating temperature range of -185°C to 260°C. An optically clear Silicon Dioxide (SiO₂) layer is coated on the top surface to protect the underlying polyimide from atomic oxygen (AO) erosion. Deposition thickness of the AO protective layer is 65-130 nm. On-orbit degradation is well-characterized by NASA, ESA, and JAXA in flight literature.
Materials Quality and Traceability
SQUID3 Space™ MLI materials are manufactured under a certified ISO9001:2015 Quality Management System facility. Complete material and manufacturing lot records, which include archive samples of finished product, are maintained by SQUID3. All products are shipped with a Certificate of Analysis.
Disclaimer
Kapton® is a Registered Trademark of E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
SiO₂ Coated Aluminized Kapton Film
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Aluminum Coating |
Single-sided, Double-sided |
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Thickness |
0.5 mil, 1 mil, 2 mil, 5 mil |
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Width |
48” |
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Adhesive Type |
3M 966, 3M 9703 (Electrically Conductive) |
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ASTM E-595 Compliance |
TML <1.0% and CVCM <0.1% (Low Outgassing) |
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Perforations |
0.03-0.06" diameter holes on 0.5" centers |
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Embossing |
Available |