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 |