How long is Arctic Silver 5 good for??

[GZeus]

I still have a tube of AS5 from an earlier build. Its about a year old.

Is it still good to go?

 

[Rubycon]

Should be good. I used some from 2004 last December and it works.

 

[sjandrewbsme]

The MSDS says it will not evaporate, destabilize, or change viscosity. I assume it to be good indefinitely.

 

[Zardnok]

I was always told if you keep it in the fridge, or at least dark cool place, that it will last longer. Something about it keeping the silver particles from separating.

 

[Munkaz]

I remember hearing\reading somewhere that you are supposed to store it nozzle down. I can't remember why that was, though.

Other than that it's good for the long run, I believe.

Originally posted by: Zardnok
I was always told if you keep it in the fridge, or at least dark cool place, that it will last longer. Something about it keeping the silver particles from separating.

edit: ^^ that was it, separation

 

[engiNURD]

Hm... I've had mine since 2003 I think... 3.5g tube... still good... its built about 50 systems and counting, lol.

 

[ForumMaster]

i bought a tube i think it 2002? haven't kept it in the fridge but i've used it on occasion when ever i feel the need to clean my computer. i think it's good indefinitely. but if it's not, what is it, $10 for a 15g tube?

 

[JEDIYoda]

I store my AS5 in a nuclear dylithium containment field!!