I just stopped by to thank you people for linking to my article, I have read many of the replies here. It's impossible to answer all the questions presented in all the replies, so I will just provide some additional information.
Although my article was initially conducted using a topical test, it should be noted that OCZ Ultra II Silver Premium Compound, and Compusa's Silver Grease was also sent to a Laboratory at my expense to validate my initial results which will be in a Part 2 Article.( I have the lab reports and only posted my article AFTER my findings were confirmed by hard science) The Lab report was done with spectroscopy testing (XPS) combined with Elliptical X-Ray Spot testing with 'burn off'. Then Mortar and Pestle samples were taken.
OCZ Ultra II Silver Thermal Compound and Compusa's Silver Paste are composed of Aluminum Oxide in a Polymeric binder of dimethyl Siloxane (silicone) and it contains an organic Silver coloring to give it a silver 'appearance'. There were traces of hydrocarbons and traces of Copper and Zinc. (Almost all aluminum will have traces of copper and zinc) The lab report also states that OCZ Ultra II Premium Silver compound AND Compusa's silver grease were most likely made by the same manufacturer and their chemical makeup was the same . That I found interesting
-The Lab reports and my topical test clearly and unequivocally showed there is ZERO silver(Ag) in either-
So very soon (Monday) I will release part 2.
Here's what OCZ and Compusa's websites states and I disagreed and both these Sites are/were wrong and they are/were misrepresenting both the products.
Compusa's Silver Grease:
*****2 pack; 97% pure micronized silver
75-80% silver content by weight
Thermal conductivity 8.2 w/m degrees Kelvin
External Temp. Limits; -60 degrees to 170 degrees
OCZ Ultra II Silver Premium Compund:
Thermal paste 3 gram syringe
Thermal conductivity: 8.0 W/mK
Thermal Resistance:>.06 C-in/W
Made with 99.9% pure micronized silver
Over 70% silver content by weight
Not electrically conductive*********
I will go on the record stating I am very pleased OCZ acted rapidly, and effective, January 22nd 2004 OCZ's recall will be in effect and the OCZ Ultra II will contain Arctic Silver 5.
Compusa has been contacted and they refuse to comment and refuse to cooperate.
I also would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your e-mails in support of my Article, I am trying to reply to each and every one of you. I am receiving hundreds and hundreds of e-mails so please bear with me.
Stay tuned for Part 2 of my article, it will be an interesting read.
Silversinksam
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I just stopped by to thank you people for linking to my article, I have read many of the replies here. It's impossible to answer all the questions presented in all the replies, so I will just provide some additional information. Although my article was initially conducted using a topical test, it should be noted that OCZ Ultra II Silver Premium Compound, and Compusa's Silver Grease was also sent to a Laboratory at my expense to validate my initial results which will be in a Part 2 Article.( I have the lab reports and only posted my article AFTER my findings were confirmed by hard science) The Lab report was done with spectroscopy testing (XPS) combined with Elliptical X-Ray Spot testing with 'burn off'. Then Mortar and Pestle samples were taken. OCZ Ultra II Silver Thermal Compound and Compusa's Silver Paste are composed of Aluminum Oxide in a Polymeric binder of dimethyl Siloxane (silicone) and it contains an organic Silver coloring to give it a silver 'appearance'. There were traces of hydrocarbons and traces of Copper and Zinc. (Almost all aluminum will have traces of copper and zinc) The lab report also states that OCZ Ultra II Premium Silver compound AND Compusa's silver grease were most likely made by the same manufacturer and their chemical makeup was the same . That I found interesting -The Lab reports and my topical test clearly and unequivocally showed there is ZERO silver(Ag) in either- So very soon (Monday) I will release part 2. Here's what OCZ and Compusa's websites states and I disagreed and both these Sites are/were wrong and they are/were misrepresenting both the products. Compusa's Silver Grease: *****2 pack; 97% pure micronized silver 75-80% silver content by weight Thermal conductivity 8.2 w/m degrees Kelvin External Temp. Limits; -60 degrees to 170 degrees OCZ Ultra II Silver Premium Compund: Thermal paste 3 gram syringe Thermal conductivity: 8.0 W/mK Thermal Resistance:>.06 C-in/W Made with 99.9% pure micronized silver Over 70% silver content by weight Not electrically conductive********* I will go on the record stating I am very pleased OCZ acted rapidly, and effective, January 22nd 2004 OCZ's recall will be in effect and the OCZ Ultra II will contain Arctic Silver 5. Compusa has been contacted and they refuse to comment and refuse to cooperate. I also would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your e-mails in support of my Article, I am trying to reply to each and every one of you. I am receiving hundreds and hundreds of e-mails so please bear with me. Stay tuned for Part 2 of my article, it will be an interesting read. Silversinksam