FC-3283 REPLACEMENT
BestSolv™ 3283 is a similar molecule replacement for the discontinued 3M™ Fluorinert™ FC-3283 (CAS 86508-42-1). Get a quote now!
BestSolv™ 3283 Electronic Liquid for Immersion Cooling
BestSolv™ 3283 Electronic Liquid revolutionizes the way we cool our high-performance electronic devices. With the ever-increasing demand for faster and more powerful computers, traditional cooling mechanisms are often unable to keep up with the heat generated. This is where BestSolv™ 3283 comes in, offering an innovative solution to tackle the heat transfer challenges faced by modern electronics.
Designed for immersion cooling, BestSolv™ 3283 provides an efficient and effective method for dissipating heat. Unlike traditional air or liquid coolers, immersion cooling involves submerging the electronic components directly into a non-conductive liquid, such as BestSolv™ 3283. This ensures better heat transfer, as the liquid comes into direct contact with the heat-generating components, rapidly absorbing and carrying away the excess heat.
BestSolv™ 3283 boasts exceptional heat transfer properties, making it an ideal choice for cooling high-performance electronics. As a single compound, its composition does not shift or fractionate over time, ensuring stability in transport properties. In addition, BestSolv™ 3283 is non-toxic and non-flammable, prioritizing safety alongside its superior cooling capabilities. Whether it’s data centers, semiconductor testing, power electronics, or supercomputers, BestSolv™ 3283 excels in effectively dissipating heat and maintaining optimum temperatures.
BestSolv™ 3283 – 3M™ Fluorinert™ FC 3283 Replacement
BestSolv™ 3283 fluid is formulated as an similar molecule replacement for 3M™ Fluorinert™ FC 3283, based on the 3M™ announcement of Novec™ and Fluorinert™ fluid phase out by the end of 2025.
Note: Information is provided by Best Technology, not 3M™. 3M™ does not endorse or recommend any alternative material. As such, the customer is responsible for evaluation of the material’s various properties when looking at alternatives.
Benefits of BestSolv™ 3283
- Similar molecule replacement for 3M™ Fluorinert™ FC-3283 Electronic Liquid
- Also known as:
- Perfluoro compounds, C5-18
- CAS 86508-42-1
- Non-flammable
- Electrically non-conductive
- Wide operating temperature range
- Chemical and thermal stability
- Compatible with most metals, plastics and elastomers
- Leaves no residue
- Zero Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP)
BestSolv™ 3283 Common Applications
BestSolv™ 3283 Electronic Liquid is used in a variety of heat transfer fluid applications for electronics.
This similar molecule Fluorinert™ FC-3283 replacement is an effective thermal management fluid with a wide liquid range of -85 ºF to 262.4 ºF (-65 ºC to 128 ºC). BestSolv™ 3283 can be used in both single-phase and two-phase liquid cooling processes for electronics.
Application examples include:
- Semiconductor wafer manufacturing
- Etchers
- Ion implanters
- Testers
- Electronics reliability testing
- Heat transfer in immersion cooling applications
- Data center servers
- High-performance computers
- Power electronics
- Aviation electronics
Properties of BestSolv™ 3283 vs. 3M™ Fluorinert™ FC-3283
| Property | 3M™ Fluorinert™ FC-3283 | Best Solv™ 3283 |
| CAS # | 86508-42-1 | 86508-42-1 |
| Boiling Point | 262.4 °F / 128 °C | 248 °F / 120 °C |
| Pour Point | -85 °F / -65 °C | -112 °F / -80 °C |
| Critical Temperature | 455 °F / 235 °C | 455 °F / 235 °C |
| Critical Pressure | 1.22 x 106 (pa) @ 25 °C | 1.22 x 106 (pa) @ 25 °C |
| Vapor Pressure | 1.44 x 103 (pa) @ 25 °C | 1.44 x 103 (pa) @ 25 °C |
| Latent Heat of Vaporization @ Boil Point | 78 (J/g) | 37 (J/g) |
| Liquid Density | 1820 (kg/m3) | 1830 (kg/m3) |
| Viscosity | 1.4 (cP) @ 25 °C | 2.4 (cP) @ 25 °C |
| Specific Heat | 1100 J kg-1 °C-1 | 1005 J kg-1 °C-1 |
| Thermal Conductivity | 0.066 W m-1 °C-1 | 0.065 W m-1 °C-1 |
| Surface Tension | 14.6 (dynes/cm) | 15 (dynes/cm) |
| Dielectric Constant | 1.9 @ 1kHz | 2.07 @ 1kHz |
| Dielectric Strength | >40 (kV) | >40 (kV) |
| Flash Point | None | None |
As a perfluorocarbon (PFC), this product has a high global warming potential (GWP) and a long atmospheric lifetime. As such, its use should be carefully managed to minimize emissions.
BestSolv™ 3283 Packaging
| Product # | SKU | Container Sizes Available (Gallons) |
| BestSolv™ 3283-55 | 24328355 | 55 gal. drum |
| BestSolv™ 3283-03 | 24328304 | 4.2 gal. pail |
| BestSolv™ 3283-01 | 24328301 | 1 gallon container |
BestSolv™ Price and Ordering
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