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What could be the reason for chip capacitor failure due to silicone potting?

Is silicone potting of PCB board beneficial or risky? What could be the best material for encapsulating a power supply board? I used 2 part mixed silicone potting compound for encapsulating a ...
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Pebbles in potted electronics

I was recently taking a look at a failed power supply for 12V halogen lighting and noticed an unusual texture in the potting compound. I tried chipping some of it away with a screwdriver and got a ...
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