The adhesive systems covered by this specification are intended primarily for use in bonding glass to metal. The materials to be bonded include glass prisms and other optical elements to their metal supports in optical fire control instruments. For maximum reliability and environmental resistance especially to humid conditions, the Type I adhesive system is recommended. Both the Types I and II adhesive systems may be used for general purpose bonding of materials such as aluminum, stainless steel, brass, bronze, plastics, glass, etc., to themselves or in dissimilar combinations. Various bond line thickness may be used for bonded assemblies, however, for the structural bonding of glass prisms to metal mounts a bond line thickness of .036 to 0.41 cm is recommended.

Mirror assemblies bonded with the adhesive systems of this specification should be thoroughly evaluated for the effect of the adhesive on the optical properties of the assemblies.