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Definitions

• the present invention relates to a thermally conductive silicone composition, and to an electronic device that employs the aforementioned composition.
• thermally conductive silicone greases thermally conductive silicone gel compositions, thermally conductive silicone rubber compositions, or the like have been used in order to achieve efficient heat dissipation from such devices.
• Kokai 2001-139815 discloses a thermally conductive silicone rubber composition that comprises a curable organopolysiloxane, a curing agent, and a thermally conductive filler, wherein the filler is surface-treated with an oligosiloxane that contains silicon-bonded alkoxy groups.
• thermoly conductive silicone composition which possesses excellent handleability and workability at low viscosity and which, after application onto surfaces, is not subject to slipping-off when this surface assumes a vertically position, even under harsh temperature conditions. It is another object to provide an electronic device that employs the aforementioned composition. Disclosure of Invention
• a thermally conductive silicone composition of the invention comprises:
• R 1 SSiO (R ⁇ SiO) n , (R 1 R 3 SiO) n R ⁇ Si-X-SiR 1 O -3 ) (OR 2 ) a ⁇ wherein X represents an oxygen atom or a bivalent hydrocarbon group having 2 to 10 carbon atoms; R 1 represents identical or different monovalent hydrocarbon groups which are free of unsaturated aliphatic bonds; R 2 represents groups selected from alkyl groups, alkoxyalkyl groups, alkenyl groups, or acyl groups; R 3 is represented by the following general formula: -X-SiR 1 ( 3-b )(OR 2 ) b (wherein X, R 1 , and R 2 are the same as defined above; and “b” is an integer ranging from 1 to 3); “a” is an integer ranging from 0 to 3; “m” is an integer equal to or greater than 0; and “n” is an integer equal to or greater than 0; however, when “a” is equal to 0, "n” is
• component (E) is used in an amount of 0.005 to 10 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of component (B)).
• Component (B) may be a thermally conductive filler selected from a metal oxide, metal hydroxide, nitride, carbide, graphite, or a mixture thereof. More specifically, component (B) may be a thermally conductive filler of at least one type selected from the group consisting of aluminum oxide, zinc oxide, magnesium oxide, titanium oxide, beryllium oxide, aluminum hydroxide, and magnesium hydroxide. [0008] Furthermore, component (B) may be surface-treated with components (D) and
• An electronic device of the invention comprises a heat-dissipating member, and electronic parts or to circuit boards which support the electronic parts, wherein the heat- dissipating member is attached to the electronic parts or to the circuit boards through the aforementioned thermally conductive silicone composition.
• the thermally conductive silicone composition of the invention possesses excellent handleability and workability, and resists sliding-off when the surface coated with this composition assumes a vertical position, even under harsh temperature conditions. And the electronic device of the present invention possesses excellent reliability.
• Fig. 1 is a cross-sectional view through an electronic device of the invention.
• Fig. 2 is a schematic view that illustrates a method for manufacturing a test piece for evaluation of resistance to slip-off.
• Fig. 3 is a three-dimensional view of a test piece for evaluating resistance to slip-off in a vertical position.
• Fig. 4 is a photograph that shows the condition of the thermally conductive silicone composition of Practical Example 1 after evaluation of resistance to slip-off in a vertical position when the gap value was equal to 1.5 mm.
• Fig. 5 is a photograph that shows the condition of the thermally conductive silicone composition of Practical Example 2 after evaluation of resistance to slip-off in a vertical position when the gap value was equal to 1.5 mm.
• Fig. 6 is a photograph that shows the condition of the thermally conductive silicone composition of Practical Example 3 after evaluation of resistance to slip-off in a vertical position when the gap value was equal to 1.5 mm.
• Fig. 7 is a photograph that shows the condition of the thermally conductive silicone composition of Practical Example 4 after evaluation of resistance to slip-off in a vertical position when the gap value was equal to 1.5 mm.
• Fig. 8 is a photograph that shows the condition of the thermally conductive silicone composition of Practical Example 5 after evaluation of resistance to slip-off in a vertical position when the gap value was equal to 1.5 mm.
• Fig. 9 is a photograph that shows condition of the thermally conductive silicone composition of Comparative Example 1 after evaluation of resistance to slip-off in a vertical position when a gap value was equal to 1.5 mm.
• Fig. 10 is a photograph that shows the condition of the thermally conductive silicone composition of Comparative Example 2 after evaluation of resistance to slip-off in a vertical position when the gap value was equal to 1.5 mm.
• thermally conductive silicone composition of the invention will be further described in more details.
• the organopolysiloxane of component (A) is a main component of the composition. At 25°C, this component should have a viscosity of at least 500 mPa-s, preferably in the range of 500 to 100,000 mPa-s, more preferably in the range of 1,000 to 100,000 mPa-s, and most preferably in the range of 1,000 to 50,000 mPa-s. If the viscosity of component (A) is below the recommended lower limit, this will reduce the viscosity of the obtained silicone composition, which will be subject to slipping-off after the surface coated with the composition assumes a vertical position.
• component (A) may have a linear, branched, partially branched linear molecular structure, or a dendrimer-type molecular structure, of which the linear molecular structure and a partially branched linear molecular structure are preferable.
• Component (A) may comprise a homopolymer having the aforementioned molecular structure, a copolymer having the aforementioned molecular structure, or a mixture thereof.
• silicon-bonded groups of component (A) are the following: methyl, ethyl, propyl, butyl, pentyl, hexyl, heptyl, octyl, nonyl, decyl, undecyl, dodecyl, tridecyl, tetradecyl, pentadecyl, hexadecyl, heptadecyl, octadecyl, nonadecyl, eicosyl, or other linear-chain alkyl groups; isopropyl, tertiary butyl, isobutyl, 2-methylundecyl, 1-hexylheptyl, or similar branched- chain alkyl groups; cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, cyclododecyl, or similar cyclic alkyl groups; vinyl, allyl, butenyl, pentenyl, hexyl
• alkyl, alkenyl, and aryl groups especially methyl, vinyl, and phenyl groups.
• component (A) contains alkenyl groups, even in a vertical position of the surface coated with the composition, the coating will over a long time resist to slip-off, even under harsh temperature conditions.
• Component (A) may be exemplified by the following specific compounds: a dimethylpolysiloxane capped at both molecular terminals with dimethylvinylsiloxy groups; a dimethylpolysiloxane capped at both molecular terminals with methylphenylvinylsiloxy groups; a copolymer of a methylphenylsiloxane and a dimethylsiloxane capped at both molecular terminals with dimethylvinylsiloxy groups; a copolymer of a methyvinylsiloxane and a dimethylsiloxane capped at both molecular terminals with dimethylvinylsiloxy groups; a copolymer of a methylvinylsiloxane and a dimethylsiloxane capped at both molecular terminals with trimethylsiloxy groups; a methyl (3,3,3- trifluoropropyl) polysiloxane
• the thermally conductive filler of component (B) is used for imparting thermal conductivity to the composition of the invention.
• Component (B) can be represented, e.g., by aluminum oxide, zinc oxide, magnesium oxide, titanium oxide, beryllium oxide, or a similar metal oxide; aluminum hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, or a similar metal hydroxide; aluminum nitride, silicon nitride, boron nitride, or a similar nitride; boron carbide, titanium carbide, silicon carbide, or a similar carbide; graphite, or a similar graphite; aluminum, copper, nickel, silver, or a similar metal; or a mixture thereof.
• component (B) when it is necessary to impart to the obtained silicone composition electrical insulating properties, it is recommended as component (B) to use at least one selected from a metal oxide, metal hydroxide, nitride, carbide, or a mixture thereof, more preferably, at least one type selected from the group consisting of aluminum oxide, crystalline silica, zinc oxide, magnesium oxide, titanium oxide, beryllium oxide, aluminum hydroxide, and magnesium hydroxide.
• component (B) There are no special restrictions with regard to the shape of component (B).
• the shape may be spherical, needle-shaped, flake-shaped, or irregular in shape.
• component (B) comprises aluminum oxide or crystalline silica
• the spherical or irregular shape is preferable.
• Spherical aluminum oxide is represented mainly by ⁇ -alumina obtained by a hot spray method or by hydrothermal treatment of alumina hydrate.
• the term "spherical” covers not only a regular spherical shape but a round shape in general.
• the diameter may be in the range of 0.01 to 200 ⁇ m, preferably 0.01 to 150 ⁇ m, and most preferably 0.01 to 100 ⁇ m.
• Component (B) is added in an amount of 400 to 3,500 parts by mass, preferably 400 to 3,000 parts by mass, and most preferably 500 to 2,500 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of component (A). If the added amount of component (B) is below the recommended lower limit, the obtained silicone composition will not possess the required thermal conductivity. If, on the other hand, the added amount exceeds the upper recommended limit, this will impair handleability and workability of the obtained silicone composition.
• the fine silica powder of component (C) is a component that imparts to the composition resistance to sliding-off when the surface coated with this composition assumes a vertical position.
• Component (C) can be exemplified by fumed silica, precipitated silica, or a similar finely powdered silica; and a hydrophobized silica obtained by surface-coating the aforementioned fine powder silica with alkoxysilane, chlorosilane, silazanes, or a similar organic silicon-containing compound.
• the particle diameter of component (C) it is recommended that the particles have a BET specific area no less than 50 m 2 /g, preferably no less than 100 m 2 /g.
• Component (C) is added to the composition in an amount of 0.1 to 10 parts by mass and preferably 0.5 to 10 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of component (A). If component (C) is added in an amount less than the recommended lower limit, then the coating will slide-off when the surface coated with the obtained silicone composition assumes a vertical position. If, on the other hand, component (C) is added in an amount exceeding the recommended upper limit, this will impair handleability and workability of the obtained silicone composition.
• organopolysiloxane of component (D) is represented by the following general formula:
• X represents an oxygen atom or a bivalent hydrocarbon group having 2 to 10 carbon atoms.
• the bivalent hydrocarbon represented by X can be exemplified by ethylene, propylene, butylene, or methylethylene groups. Preferable are ethylene and propylene groups.
• R 1 represents identical or different monovalent hydrocarbon groups which are free of unsaturated aliphatic bonds.
• Such groups can be exemplified by methyl, ethyl, propyl, butyl, pentyl, hexyl, heptyl, octyl, nonyl, decyl, undecyl, dodecyl, tridecyl, tetradecyl, pentadecyl, hexadecyl, heptadecyl, octadecyl, nonadecyl, eicosyl, or other linear-chain alkyl groups; isopropyl, tertiarybutyl, isobutyl, 2- methylundecyl, 1 -hexylheptyl, or similar branched-chain alkyl groups; cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, cyclododecyl, or similar cyclic alkyl groups; phenyl, tolyl, xylyl, or similar aryls
• R 2 may also represent alkyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkenyl, or acyl groups.
• the alkyl groups represented by R 2 may be exemplified by the same linear-chain alkyl groups, branched alkyl groups, and cyclic alkyl groups as defined above.
• the alkoxyalkyl groups designated by R 2 may be exemplified by methoxyethyl or methoxypropyl groups.
• the alkenyl groups designated by R 2 may be exemplified by vinyl, allyl, butenyl, pentenyl, or hexenyl groups.
• the acyl groups represented by R 2 may be exemplified by acetyl or octanoyl groups.
• R is represented by the following general formula: -X-SiR (3-t ,)(OR ) b (wherein X, R 1 , and R 2 are the same as defined above; and “b” is an integer ranging from 1 to 3; the value of "b” equal to 3 is preferable.
• "m” is an integer equal to or greater than 0; and “n” is also an integer equal to or greater than 0; however, when “a” is equal to 0, "n” is an integer equal to or greater than 1.
• viscosity of component (D) should not exceed 500 mPa-s, preferably should not exceed 400 mPa-s, and preferably should not exceeds 300 mPa-s. If the viscosity exceeds the recommended upper limit, then in the presence of a large amount of component (B), the obtained silicone composition will either have low flowability, or will be subject to separation and precipitation of component (B) during storage.
• Component (D) may be exemplified by the compounds given below: a dimethylpolysiloxane of the following formula:
• Component (D) is added to the composition in an amount of 0.005 to 10 parts by mass, preferably 0.05 to 10 parts by mass, more preferably 0.1 to 10 parts by mass, and most preferably 0.1 to 5 parts by mass per 100 parts of component (B). If component (D) is added in an amount less than the recommended lower limit, then, in case of a large amount of component (B), the obtained silicone composition will have low flowability and component (B) will precipitate and will separated in storage. If, on the other hand, the added amount exceeds the recommended upper limit, this will impair physical properties of the obtained silicone composition.
• the silane compound of component (E) is represented by following general formula:
• R 4 may designate a monovalent hydrocarbon group, epoxy-containing organic group, methacryl-containing organic group, or an acryl-containing organic group.
• the monovalent hydrocarbon group designated by R 4 is exemplified by methyl, ethyl, propyl, butyl, pentyl, hexyl, decyl, or a similar alkyl group; isopropyl, tertiarybutyl, isobutyl, or similar branched-chain alkyl groups; cyclohexyl, or similar cyclic alkenyl groups; vinyl, allyl, butenyl, pentenyl, hexenyl, heptenyl, or a similar alkenyl group; phenyl, tolyl, xylyl, or similar aryl groups; benzyl, phenethyl, or similar aralkyl groups; 3,3,3-trifluoropropyl, 3-chloropropyl, or
• the epoxy-containing organic group designated by R 4 is exemplified by 3-glycidoxypropyl, 4-glycidoxybutyl, or similar glycidoxyalkyl groups; 2-(3,4-epoxycyclohexyl) ethyl, 3-(3,4-epoxycyclohexyl) propyl, or similar epoxycyclohexylalkyl groups.
• the methacryl-containing organic group designated by R 4 is exemplified by 3-methacryloxypropyl, 4-methacryloxybutyl, or similar methacryloxyalkyl groups.
• the acryl-containing organic group designated by R 4 is exemplified by 3-acryloxypropyl, 4-acryloxybutyl, or similar acryloxyalkyl groups.
• R 2 designates alkyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkenyl, or acyl groups. These groups are exemplified by the same respective groups as defined above. In the formula, "c" is an integer between 1 and 3, where 3 is a preferable value.
• component (E) methyl trimethoxysilane, methyl triethoxysilane, ethyl trimethoxysilane, n-propyl trimethoxysilane, butyl trimethoxysilane, pentyl trimethoxysilane, vinyl trimethoxysilane, vinyl triethoxysilane, methyl vinyl dimethoxysilane, allyl trimethoxysilane, allyl methyl dimethoxysilane, butenyl trimethoxysilane, 3-glycidoxypropyl trimethoxysilane, 3- glycidoxypropyl methyl dimethoxysilane, 3-glycidoxypropyl triethoxysilane, 3- methacryloxypropyl trimethoxysilane, 3-methacryloxypropyl triethoxysilane, 3- methacryloxypropyl methyl dimethoxysilane, 3-acryloxypropyl methyl dimethoxysi
• Component (E) is added in an amount of 0.005 to 10 parts by mass, preferably 0.01 to 10 parts by mass, and most preferably 0.01 to 5 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of component (B). If component (E) is added in an amount less than the recommended lower limit, then in the case of a large amount of component (B), this will either impair handleability and workability of the obtained silicone composition, or will cause separation and precipitation of component (B) during storage. If, on the other hand, component (E) is added in an amount exceeding the recommended upper limit, this will increase the amount of components that do not contribute to surface treatment of component (B).
• Examples of methods for treating the surface of component (B) with components (D) and (E) are the following: a method consisting of pre-treating the surface of component (B) with component (D) and then treating with component (E); a method consisting of pre-treating the surface of component (B) with component (E) and then treating with component (D); a method consisting of treating the surface of component (B) simultaneously with components (D) and (E); a method consisting of pre-treating the surface of component (B) in component (A) with component (D) and then with component (E); a method consisting of pre-treating the surface of component (B) in component (A) with component (E) and then with component (D); a method consisting of treating the surface of component (B) in component (A) simultaneously with components (D) and (E); a method consisting of treating the surface of component (B) in component (A) with component (E), however, prior to treating with component pretreated (E) the surface of component (B) is pre
• components (D) and (E) are used either in the form applied onto the surface of component (B), or are added directly to the composition as separate components. If components (B) is pretreated with components (D) and (E), then for acceleration of the treatment the process may be carried out either with heating or with an addition of an acetic acid, phosphoric acid, or another acidic substance along with trialkylamine, quaternary ammonium salt, gaseous ammonia, ammonium carbonate, or another basic substance, the catalysts of both types being used simultaneously and in catalytic quantities.
• the composition may contain some arbitrary components, such as, e.g., fumed titanium oxide as a filler; the aforementioned filler having its surface hydrophobized with an organic silicon compound; pigments, dyes, fluorescence dyes, heat-resistant agents, triazol-type compound, or similar flame retardants; plasticizers, or adhesion improvers.
• a curing agent makes the composition curable. If the composition is to be cured with a hydrosilylation reaction, such a curing agent is composed of a platinum-based catalyst and an organopolysiloxane having in one molecule on average two or more silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms.
• Silicon-bonded groups contained in the aforementioned organopolysiloxane may comprise the same alkyl, branched alkyl, cyclic alkyl, aryl, aralkyl, or halogenated alkyl groups as defined earlier. Preferable are alkyl and aryl groups, especially methyl and phenyl groups. There are no special restrictions with regard to viscosity of the aforementioned organopolysiloxane at 25 0 C, but it may be recommended to provide the viscosity in the range of 1 to 100,000 mPa-s, preferably 1 to 5,000 mPa-s.
• organopolysiloxane which may have a linear, branched, partially branched linear, cyclic, or dendrimer-type molecular structure.
• the aforementioned organopolysiloxane may comprise a monomer with the aforementioned molecular structures, copolymers with aforementioned molecular structures, or mixtures of the above.
• the organopolysiloxane mentioned above can be exemplified, e.g., by the following compounds: a dimethylpolysiloxane capped at both molecular terminals with dimethylhydrogensiloxy groups; a copolymer of a dimethylsiloxane and a methylhydrogensiloxane capped at both molecular terminals with trimethylsiloxy groups; a copolymer of a dimethylpolysiloxane and a methylhydrogensiloxane capped at both molecular terminals with dimethylhydrogensiloxy groups; an organopolysiloxane composed of siloxane units represented by the following unit formulae: (CHa) 3 SiCv 2 , (CHb) 2 HSiO 1/ ⁇ and SiO 4/2 ; or mixtures of two or more of the above compounds.
• a dimethylpolysiloxane capped at both molecular terminals with dimethylhydrogensiloxy groups
• the aforementioned organopolysiloxane is added to the composition in an amount required for curing. More specifically, it is recommended to add the organopolysiloxane in such an amount that the content of the silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms of this component is in the range of 0.1 to 10 moles, preferably 0.1 to 5 moles, and most preferably 0.1 to 3 moles per 1 mole of the silicon-bonded alkenyl groups contained in component (A). If the organopolysiloxane is added in an amount less than the recommended lower limit, the obtained silicone composition will be insufficiently cured. If, on the other hand, the organopolysiloxane is added in an amount exceeding the recommended upper limit, a cured body of the composition will become too hard, and its surface will be subject to development of multiple cracks.
• the platinum-based catalyst is used for accelerating curing of the composition.
• this can be a chloroplatinic acid, an alcohol solution of a chloroplatinic acid, a platinum-olefm complex, platinum-alkenylsiloxane complex, or a platinum-carbonyl complex.
• the platinum-based catalyst is added to the composition in an amount required for curing the composition.
• the catalyst is added in an amount of 0.01 to 1,000 ppm, preferably of 0.1 to 500 ppm of metallic-platinum mass per mass of component (A). If the catalyst is added in an amount less than the recommended lower limit, the obtained silicone composition will be insufficiently cured. If, on the other hand, the catalyst is added in an amount exceeding the recommended upper limit, this will not significantly increase the curing speed.
• the composition may also incorporate 2-methyl-3-butyn-2-ol, 2-phenyl-3- butyn-2-ol, 1-ethynyl-l-cyclohexanol, or a similar acetylene-based compound; 3-methyl-3- penten-1-yne, 3,5-dimethyl-3-hexen-l-yne, or a similar enyne-based compound; as well as hydrazine-based compounds, phosphine-based compounds, mercaptane-based compounds, or similar curing-reaction inhibitors. There are no special restrictions with regard to the amounts in which these curing inhibitors can be added to the composition.
• the curing agent may comprise a siloxane oligomer or silane having in one molecule at least three silicon-bonded hydrolyzable groups and, if necessary, a condensation-reaction catalyst.
• the aforementioned silicon-bonded hydrolyzable groups contained in the silane may be exemplified by the same amide, aminoxy, amino, alkenoxy, ketoxime, acyloxy, alkoxyalkoxy, or alkoxy groups.
• silicon atoms of the aforementioned silane may be bonded to the same linear-chain alkyl, branch-chain alkyl, cyclic alkyl, alkenyl, aryl, aralkyl, or halogenated alkyl groups as those mentioned above.
• the silanes or siloxane oligomers can be exemplified by tetraethoxysilane, methyl triethoxysilane, vinyl trimethoxysilane, methyl tris(methylethylketoxime)silane, vinyl triacetoxysilane, or ethyl orthosilicate.
• the aforementioned silane or siloxane oligomer is added in an amount required for curing the composition. More specifically, these compounds can be added in an amount of 0.01 to 20 parts by mass, preferably 0.1 to 10 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of component (A). If the silane or siloxane oligomer is added in an amount less than the recommended lower limit, this will impair stability of the composition during storage and reduce adhesive properties. If, on the other hand, the added amount exceeds the recommended upper limit, this will significantly delay curing of the composition.
• the condensation-reaction catalyst is an arbitrary component, which may not be present if a silane having, e.g., an aminoxy, amino, ketoxime, or a similar hydrolyzable group is used in the composition as a curing agent.
• the condensation-reaction catalyst may be exemplified by tetrabutyl titanate, tetraisopropyl titanate, or a similar organic titanum acid ester; diisopropoxy bis(acetylacetate) titanium, diisopropoxy bis(ethylacetoacetate) titanium, or a similar titanium chelate compound; aluminum tris(acetylacetonate), aluminum tris(ethyacetoacetate), or a similar organic aluminum compound; zirconium tetra(acetylacetonate), zirconium tetrabutylate, or a similar organic zirconium compound; dibutyl tin dioctate, dibutyl tin dilaurate, butyl tin 2-ethylhexoate, or a similar organic tin compound; tin naphthenate, tin oleate, tin butylate, cobalt naphthenate, zinc stearate, or a
• the condensation-reaction catalyst can be added to the composition in an arbitrary amount, preferably in an amount required for curing. More specifically, this component can be added in an amount of 0.01 to 20 parts by mass, preferably 0.1 to 10 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of component (A). If this catalyst is required and used in an amount less than the lower recommended limit, the obtained composition will not be cured to a sufficient degree. If, on the other hand, the catalyst is added in an amount exceeding the recommended upper limit, this will impair storage stability of the obtained composition.
• an organic peroxide can be represented, e.g., by a benzoyl peroxide, di(p-methylbenzoyl) peroxide, di(o- methylbenzoyl) peroxide, dicumyl peroxide, 2,5-dimethyl-2,5-bis(t-butylperoxy) hexane, di-t-butyl peroxide, or t-butyl peroxy benzoate.
• the organic peroxide should be added in an amount required for curing the composition.
• the composition may be in the form of a grease, paste, or a viscous substance. If the composition is to be curable, there are no limitations with regard to a method that can be used for curing the composition. For example, the composition can be cured by retaining at room temperature after the composition is formed. Alternatively, the composition can cured by heating at a temperature of 50°C to 200°C after the formation. There are no special restrictions with regard to a form in which a cured silicone product obtained from the composition can be produced. For example, the cured product may be in the form of gel, soft rubber, or hard rubber.
• the cured silicone product may contact with the heat-dissipating member sufficiently.
• An electronic device of the invention will now be described with reference to Fig. 1.
• This electronic device contains an electronic part 1 placed onto a circuit board 2.
• the circuit of the circuit board 2 is electrically connected to output lead wires 3 of the electronic part 1.
• a via hole [not shown] is formed in the circuit board for effective removal of heat generated by the electronic part 1.
• the structure of the electronic device of the invention includes a heat-dissipating member 5, which is connected to the electronic element through the thermally conductive silicone composition 4 and intended for removal of heat generated by the electronic part 1.
• the thermally conductive silicone composition is sandwiched between the circuit board 3 and the heat-dissipating member 5 and is intended for operation in a vertical position.
• the thermally conductive silicone composition 4 is sandwiched between the circuit board 3 and the heat-dissipating member 5.
• thermally conductive silicone composition and the electronic device of the invention will now be described in more details with reference to practical examples.
• all values of viscosity refer to viscosities at 25°C.
• the following methods were used for measuring viscosity, thermal conductivity, and resistance to slip-off in a vertical position.
• Viscosity (Pa-s) of the thermally conductive composition at 25°C was measured by means of a rheometer (Model AR550, the product of TA Instruments, Ltd.). The geometry comprised parallel plates having a diameter of 20 mm. Measurement was carried out under the following conditions: a 200 ⁇ m gap, shear rates: 1.0 and 10.0 (1/s). The ratio of viscosity at the shear rate of 1.0 to viscosity at the shear rate of 10.0 was indicated in terms of a thixotropy ratio.
• Thermal Conductivity [0056] The thermally conductive silicone composition was placed into a 60 mm x 150 mm x 25 mm container, and after defoaming, the surface of the composition was coated with a polyvinylidene chloride film having a thickness of 10 ⁇ m. Following this, thermal conductivity (W/mK) of the thermally conductive silicone composition was measured by means of a high-speed heat-conductivity meter (the heat ray method) of the Kyoto Denshi Kogyo Co., Ltd.
• thermally conductive composition to slip-off in a vertical position was tested by a method shown in Figs. 2 and 3. More specifically, a predetermined quantity of the thermally conductive silicone composition was applied onto the a copper plate 6, and the applied composition was then sandwiched between the copper plate 6 and a glass plate 9 that was placed onto spacers 8 having thickness of 1.0 mm or 1.5 mm. The manufacture of a test piece for testing resistance to slip-off was completed by fixing the copper plate 6 and the glass plate 9 together with the use of clips 10.
• test piece was arranged so that the contact plane between the copper plate and the thermally conductive silicone composition assumed a vertical position, and then the composition of the test piece was subjected to a one-cycle thermal-shock test under the following conditions: -4O 0 C, 30 min. and 140 0 C, 30 min.
• the appearance of the conductive thermal composition was visually inspected, and the condition of the post- test slip-off was evaluated based on the following criteria: O - no slip-off; ⁇ - slight slip-off; and X - significant slip-off.
• a mixture was obtained by mixing the following components at room temperature in a Ross mixer: 100 parts by mass of a dimethylpolysiloxane capped at both molecular terminals with dimethylvinylsiloxy groups (viscosity: 2,000 mPa-s); 26 parts by mass of a dimethylpolysiloxane (viscosity: 25 mPa-s) represented by the following formula: and 4 parts by mass of fumed silica having a BET specific surface area of 200 m /g and hydrophobically surface-treated with hexamethyldisilazane.
• the mixture was then combined and further mixed with the following components: 200 parts by mass of a finely powdered zinc oxide having an average particle size of 0.12 ⁇ m; 500 parts by mass of finely crushed alumina powder having an average particles size of 1.2 ⁇ m; and 470 parts by mass of a finely powdered alumina having round particles with an average particle diameter of 20 ⁇ m.
• 13 parts by mass of methyl trimethoxysilane were added, the components were uniformly mixed, and stirred under a reduced pressure for 1 hour at 150°C.
• the product was cooled to room temperature, atmospheric pressure was restored, and as a result, a thermally conductive composition was obtained. Characteristics of the obtained thermally conductive silicone composition were measured. The results of measurements are shown in Table 1.
• a mixture was obtained by mixing the following components at room temperature in a Ross mixer: 48 parts by mass of a dimethylpolysiloxane capped at both molecular terminals with dimethylvinylsiloxy groups (viscosity: 10,000 mPa-s); 52 parts by mass of a dimethylpolysiloxane capped at both molecular terminals with dimethylvinylsiloxy groups (viscosity: 2,000 mPa-s); 25 parts by mass of a dimethylpolysiloxane (viscosity: 25 mPa-s) represented by the following formula:
• a mixture was obtained by mixing the following components at room temperature in a Ross mixer: 48 parts by mass of dimethylpolysiloxane capped at both molecular terminals with dimethylvinylsiloxy groups (viscosity: 10,000 mPa-s); 52 parts by mass of a dimethylpolysiloxane capped at both molecular terminals with dimethylvinylsiloxy groups (viscosity: 2,000 mPa-s); 25 parts by mass of dimethylpolysiloxane (viscosity: 125 mPa-s) represented by the following formula:
• a mixture was obtained by mixing the following components at room temperature in a Ross mixer: 48 parts by mass of a dimethylpolysiloxane capped at both molecular terminals with dimethylvinylsiloxy groups (viscosity: 10,000 mPa-s); 52 parts by mass of a dimethylpolysiloxane capped at both molecular terminals with dimethylvinylsiloxy groups (viscosity: 2,000 mPa-s); 25 parts by mass of a dimethylpolysiloxane (viscosity: 125 mPa-s) represented by the following formula:
• a mixture was obtained by mixing the following components at room temperature in a Ross mixer: 100 parts by mass of a dimethylpolysiloxane capped at both molecular terminals with dimethylvinylsiloxy groups (viscosity: 2,000 mPa-s); 26 parts by mass of a dimethylpolysiloxane (viscosity: 115 mPa-s) represented by the following formula:
• a mixture was obtained by mixing the following components at room temperature in a Ross mixer: 92 parts by mass of a dimethylpolysiloxane capped at both molecular terminals with dimethylvinylsiloxy groups (viscosity: 10,000 mPa-s); 8 parts by mass of a dimethylpolysiloxane (viscosity: 2000 mPa-s); 24 parts by mass of a dimethylpolysiloxane (viscosity: 25 mPa-s) represented by the following formula:
• thermally conductive silicone composition of the invention possesses excellent handleability and workability at low viscosity and since after application onto a surface the composition is not subject to slipping-off when this surface assumes a vertical position, even under harsh temperature conditions, this composition is suitable for use as a material for manufacturing parts of the automobile control units.

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