How to cure the PDMS ?

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Abhimanyu Kiran

Mix the elastomer with crosslinker in desired ratio (preferably 10:1) for 5 minutes. Then degas it using vacuum desiccator. Finally, keep pour it into desired mold and heat it at 65 degree Celsius for 2 hours.

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Nguyen Van Trieu

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