Written by AZoMAug 21 2001
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Advantages |
| Significantly less flammable than standard polyester DMC’s, also highest surface hardness. |
Disadvantages |
| Highest density and low volume resistance compared with other polyester DMC’s. |
Typical Properties |
| | | Density (g/cm3). | 1.9 | | Surface Hardness | RM125 | | Tensile Strength (MPa) | 40 | | Flexural Modulus (GPa) | 9 | | Notched Izod (kJ/m) | 0.4 | | Linear Expansion (/°C x 10-5) | 2.5 | | Elongation at Break (%) | 2 | | Strain at Yield (%) | N/A | | Max. Operating Temp. (°C) | 130 | | Water Absorption (%) | 0.25 | | Oxygen Index (%) | 34 | | Flammability UL94 | V0 | | Volume Resistivity (log ohm.cm) | 13 | | Dielectric Strength (MV/m) | 13 | | Dissipation Factor1kHz | 0.01 | | Dielectric Constant 1kHz | 5 | | HDT @ 0.45 MPa (°C) | 260+ | | HDT @ 1.80 MPa (°C) | 210 | | Material Drying hrs @ °C | NA | | Melting Temp. Range (°C) | 20 - 50 | | Mould Shrinkage (%) | 0.25 | | Mould Temp. Range (°C) | 120 - 160 | |
Applications |
| Grab handles, arc shields, and switchgears. |
| Source : Abstracted from Plascams For more information on Plascams please visit The Rubber and Plastics Research Association |