Written by AZoMAug 16 2001
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Advantages |
Best notched izod impact strength and lowest density. Low shrinkage, good tensile strength, flexural modulus and elongation at break compared with other epoxy laminates. |
Disadvantages |
Very expensive and low heat distortion temperature compared with other epoxy laminates. |
Typical Properties |
| Density (g/cm3) | 1.33 | Surface Hardness | RM112 | Tensile Strength (MPa) | 500 | Flexural Modulus (GPa) | 25 | Notched Izod (kJ/m) | 1.0 | Linear Expansion (/°C x 10-5) | 1 | Elongation at Break (%) | 1.7 | Strain at Yield (%) | N/A | Max. Operating Temp. (°C) | 130 | Water Absorption (%) | 0.2 | Oxygen Index (%) | 28 | Flammability UL94 | V0 | Volume Resistivity (log ohm.cm) | 15 | Dielectric Strength (MV/m) | 18 | Dissipation Factor1kHz | 0.1 | Dielectric Constant 1kHz | 3.5 | HDT @ 0.45 MPa (°C) | 260+ | HDT @ 1.80 MPa (°C) | 210 | Material Drying hrs @ °C | NA | Melting Temp. Range (°C) | NA | Mould Shrinkage (%) | NA | Mould Temp. Range (°C) | NA | |
Applications |
Aerospace applications, especially structural components, chemical engineering plant, pressure vessels and safety helmets. |
Source : Abstracted from Plascams For more information on Plascams please visit The Rubber and Plastics Research Association |