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Norplex-Micarta MC330

MC330 is a cotton cloth/phenolic resin composite which is specially processed to be used in cryogenic applications. Such applications include spacers for installation of liquid oxygen apparatus where temperatures are as low as minus 320° F.

Functions: Laminate

Polymer Name: Phenolic Compound

Reinforcement Material: Cotton

End Uses: Cryogenic Applications, Spacer

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family: Phenols & Phenolics
Polymer Name: Phenolic Compound
Reinforcement Material: Cotton
Composite Materials Functions: Laminate
Technologies: Composite Materials
Product Families: Composite Materials — Prepregs & Molding Compounds
Laminates

Features & Benefits

Materials Features: Good Machinability

Applications & Uses

Markets: Building & Construction
Applications: Building & Construction — Building Envelope & Roofing
EIFS & Insulation
Composites End Use: Cryogenic Applications,
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Properties

Physical Form

Physical Properties


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Bonding Strength (Condition A, *t₃)	2500	lb	-
Bonding Strength (Condition D-48/50, *t₃)	2300	lb	ASTM D229
Compressive Strength (Condition A, Flatwise, *t₃)	34000	psi	ASTM D695
Flexural Modulus (Conditon A, Crosswise, *t₁)	1500 x10³	psi	-
Flexural Modulus (Conditon A, Lengthwise, *t₁)	1600 x10³	psi	-
Flexural Strength (Conditon A, Crosswise, *t₁)	17000	psi	-
Flexural Strength (Conditon A, Lengthwise, *t₁)	18000	psi	-
Izod Impact Strength (Notched, Condition E-48/50, Crosswise, *t₃)	1.75	ft-lb/in	ASTM D256
Izod Impact Strength (Notched, Condition E-48/50, Lengthwise,*t₃)	1.95	ft-lb/in	ASTM D256
Moisture Absorption (Condition Dᵢ-24/23, *t₁)	3.5	%	-
Rockwell Hardness (*t₁)	100	M Scale	-
Shear Strength (Condition A, Perpendicular, *t₁)	14000	Psi	ASTM D732
Specific Gravity (*t₁)	1.37	-	ASTM D792
Tensile Strength (Conditon A, Crosswise, *t₂)	9700	psi	ASTM D638
Tensile Strength (Conditon A, Lengthwise, *t₂)	12000	psi	-

Thermal Properties


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (X-axis, *t₁)	20	in/in/°C	IPC-TM 650-2.4.24
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (Y-axis, *t₁)	22	in/in/°C	IPC-TM 650-2.4.24
Flammability Rating (*t₁)	HB	Class	U. L. 94
Temperature Index¹ (Mechanical, t₁, t₂, *t₃)	125	°C	UL Bulletin 746b

Electrical Properties


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Arc Resistance (Condition A, *t₂)	15	s	ASTM D495
Breakdown Voltage (Condition A, *t₁)	20 x10³	V	ASTM D149
Breakdown Voltage (Condition D-48/50, *t₁)	5 x10³	V	ASTM D149
Comparative Tracking Index (*t₂)	155	V	ASTM D3638
Electric Strength (Condition A, *t₁)	400	V/mil	ASTM D149
Electric Strength (Condition D-48/50, *t₁)	150	V/mil	-

Note

¹NEMA LI-6: This temperature is a recommendation only, and based upon experience in various applications. The maximum operating temperature is dependent upon the application and should be investigated prior to use.
*t₁= Thickness tested at 0.062 inch
*t₂= Thickness tested at 0.125 inch
*t₃= Thickness tested at 0.500 inch

Regulatory & Compliance

Quality Standards: ASTM F2953-12,
IEC PF CC 204,
NEMA LE