What is the ideal thickness in which to apply for best heat sinking?

You want a very thin, but thorough covering. Put a tiny amount on both surfaces (the processor and the heatsink). Use the edge of a credit card to smooth it, pressing it evenly across the surface, scraping off excess. Then put a very thin line up the middle of the processor (not to the edge, just a cm or so long). Mount the heatsink evenly onto the processor.

Are these tubes only sufficient for one CPU per tube, or can you reasonably get more than one use out of it?

You only use a pea-sized amount per CPU. The tube contains much more than that amount.

Hi, What is the difference between an OEM and a non-OEM Thermal Compound, maybe the packaging or stickers?

Some manufacturers include a square pad that is next to useless. Most OEM thermal paste compounds are a step above that. Compounds like Ceramique and Arctic Silver contain very fine particles that excel at heat dissipation, which is what you want to do. This stuff can greatly increase the efficiency of your CPU cooler. Among the top brands, there's not a lot of difference; the claims of superiority over other top name brands are marketing hype. It's very inexpensive stuff, and it doesn't take much. Skimping here when building a computer is senseless.

What is the shelf life of this product?

At least a year. Since CPUs don't require much to be used, I was able to keep mine during a move and use it again when replacing my CPU.

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High-density, ceramic-based thermal compound
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Céramique 2

Tri-Linear Ceramic Thermal Compound

The high-density, ceramic-based thermal compound specifically designed for modern high-power CPUs and high-performance heatsinks or water-cooling solutions.

Tri-Linear Ceramic Content:

Like the original Céramique, Céramique 2 uses only ceramic fillers so it is neither electrically conductive nor capacitive. The tri-linear composite of aluminum oxide, zinc oxide and boron nitride allows the thinnest possible bond line with modern processors, heatsinks and electronics. Critically-sized particles and new ultra-high shear mixing techniques maximize Céramique 2's thermal performance and help maintain a stable homogenous suspension. This exclusive combination provides performance exceeding most metal based compounds.

Polysynthetic Suspension Fluid:

A new oil mixture, improved thermal filler properties and increased particle deagglomeration, dispersal and density enhance Céramique 2's thermal performance and overall stability. The third generation polysynthetic suspension fluid combines advanced synthetic oils to maximize wetting and stability while allowing a higher density of thermally conductive fillers.

Excellent Stability:

Céramique 2 is engineered to not separate, run, migrate, or bleed.

Electrical Insulator:

Céramique 2 does not contain any metal or other electrically conductive materials. It is a pure electrical insulator, neither electrically conductive nor capacitive.

Performance:

2 to 10 degrees centigrade lower CPU full load core temperatures than standard thermal compounds or thermal pads when measured with a calibrated thermal diode imbedded in the CPU core.

Innovative Dispenser:

The amount of compound remaining in the 2.7-gram syringe is easy to determine as the rear of the plunger is perfectly flush with the flange when the syringe is empty.

Easy Clean Up:

Céramique 2 can easily be cleaned from CPUs and heatsinks with ArctiClean, isopropyl alcohol or any of the cleaners listed in the product instructions.

Céramique 2 is the high-density, ceramic-based thermal compound from Arctic Silver, made for modern high-power CPUs and high-performance air coolers or water cooling. It uses only ceramic fillers, so it is neither electrically conductive nor capacitive. This listing is the 2.7-gram syringe.

Properties

Type: Ceramic thermal compound (paste)
Filler: Aluminum oxide, zinc oxide and boron nitride
Electrical conductivity: Electrical insulator, not capacitive
Suspension fluid: Polysynthetic oils
Syringe: 2.7 g (about 1 cc)

Tri-linear ceramic content

Like the original Céramique, Céramique 2 uses a tri-linear composite of aluminum oxide, zinc oxide and boron nitride. Arctic Silver says this allows the thinnest possible bond line with modern processors, heatsinks and electronics, and that critically sized particles and ultra-high shear mixing keep the suspension stable and homogenous, with performance exceeding most metal-based compounds.

Polysynthetic suspension fluid

The third generation polysynthetic suspension fluid combines advanced synthetic oils for good wetting and stability while carrying a higher density of thermally conductive filler. Arctic Silver credits the new oil mix, better filler properties and better particle dispersal for the improved performance and stability.

Pure electrical insulator

Céramique 2 holds no metal or other electrically conductive material, so a little compound beside the die is not a short-circuit risk.

Performance and break-in

Arctic Silver rates Céramique 2 at 2 to 10°C lower CPU full load core temperatures than standard thermal compounds or thermal pads, measured with a calibrated diode in the CPU core. It takes at least 25 hours and several thermal cycles to reach its best; switch the computer off now and then so the interface can cool to room temperature during that time.

Stable and easy to clean

Arctic Silver says Céramique 2 will not separate, run, migrate or bleed. It cleans off CPUs and heatsinks with ArctiClean or isopropyl alcohol. On the small 2.7-gram syringe the rear of the plunger sits flush with the flange when the syringe is empty, so you can see at a glance how much is left.

Technical data

Model: CMQ2-2.7G
Type: Tri-linear ceramic thermal compound
Average particle size: Under 0.36 micron (under 0.000014")
Temperature limits, peak: -150°C to over 185°C
Temperature limits, long-term: -150°C to 130°C
Syringe content: 2.7 g (about 1 cc)
Coverage: about 22 square inches at 0.003" thick
Appearance: Whitish grease
Compliance: RoHS 2

Notes

Clean the old compound off with ArctiClean or isopropyl alcohol before a new application. Arctic Silver keeps its application methods for Intel and AMD processors on its website.
Arctic Silver sells Céramique 2 in a 2.7-gram and a 25-gram syringe for retail. This listing is the 2.7-gram syringe.

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1x Arctic Silver Céramique 2 thermal compound, 2.7 g syringe

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Brand	Arctic Silver
Model	CMQ2-2.7G
Part Number	CMQ2-2.7G

Details
Volume / Net Weight	2.7g
Long Term Operating Temperature	-150 to 130 C
Specifications	Average Particle Size: <0.36 micron <0.000014 inch (70 particles lined up in a row equal 1/1000th of an inch.) Temperature Limits: Peak: -150 Degrees C to >185 Degrees C Long-Term: -150 Degrees C to 130 Degrees C Coverage Area: 2.7-gram syringe. (Approximately 1cc) At a layer 0.003" thick, one syringe will cover about 22 square inches. 25-gram syringe. (Approximately 9.2cc) At a layer 0.003" thick, one syringe will cover about 200 square inches.

Features
Features	Tri-Linear Ceramic Content: Like the original Ceramique, Ceramique 2 uses only ceramic fillers so it is neither electrically conductive nor capacitive. The tri-linear composite of aluminum oxide, zinc oxide and boron nitride allows the thinnest possible bond line with modern processors, heatsinks and electronics. Critically-sized particles and new ultra-high shear mixing techniques maximize Ceramique 2's thermal performance and help maintain a stable homogenous suspension. This exclusive combination provides performance exceeding most metal based compounds. Polysynthetic Suspension Fluid: A new oil mixture, improved thermal filler properties and increased particle deagglomeration, dispersal and density enhance Ceramique 2's thermal performance and overall stability. The third generation polysynthetic suspension fluid combines advanced synthetic oils to maximize wetting and stability while allowing a higher density of thermally conductive fillers. Excellent Stability: Ceramique 2 is engineered to not separate, run, migrate, or bleed. Electrical Insulator: Ceramique 2 does not contain any metal or other electrically conductive materials. It is a pure electrical insulator, neither electrically conductive nor capacitive. Performance: 2 to 10 degrees centigrade lower CPU full load core temperatures than standard thermal compounds or thermal pads when measured with a calibrated thermal diode imbedded in the CPU core. Innovative Dispenser: The amount of compound remaining in the 2.7-gram syringe is easy to determine as the rear of the plunger is perfectly flush with the flange when the syringe is empty. Easy Clean Up: Ceramique 2 can easily be cleaned from CPUs and heatsinks with ArctiClean, isopropyl alcohol or any of the cleaners listed in the product instructions. Compliancy:RoHS Compliant.

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First Listed on Newegg	April 27, 2020

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Arctic Silver CMQ2-2.7G Céramique 2 Tri-Linear Ceramic Thermal Compound

Céramique 2

Tri-Linear Ceramic Thermal Compound

Tri-Linear Ceramic Content:

Polysynthetic Suspension Fluid:

Excellent Stability:

Electrical Insulator:

Performance:

Innovative Dispenser:

Easy Clean Up:

Properties

Tri-linear ceramic content

Polysynthetic suspension fluid

Pure electrical insulator

Performance and break-in

Stable and easy to clean

Technical data

Notes

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Arctic Silver CMQ2-2.7G Céramique 2 Tri-Linear Ceramic Thermal Compound

Céramique 2

Tri-Linear Ceramic Thermal Compound

Tri-Linear Ceramic Content:

Polysynthetic Suspension Fluid:

Excellent Stability:

Electrical Insulator:

Performance:

Innovative Dispenser:

Easy Clean Up:

Properties

Tri-linear ceramic content

Polysynthetic suspension fluid

Pure electrical insulator

Performance and break-in

Stable and easy to clean

Technical data

Notes

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