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Norplex-Micarta RT500

The RT500 series has good electrical properties under humid conditions, excellent heat resistance and mechanical properties. RT500 grades are available in medium or fine weave fabrics. It also complies with MIL-I-24768/2, Type GEE and ASTM D709 Type IV Grade G-10. Certification to IEC standard is pending.

Polymer Name: Epoxy Resins & Compounds

Reinforcement Material: Glass Fibers

Physical Form: Tube

Density: 1800.0 - 1800.0 kg/m³

Features: Good Electrical Properties, Good Mechanical Properties, Very Good Heat Resistance

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Physical Form
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Specific Gravity (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD)1.8ASTM D792
Rockwell Hardness (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD)110M ScaleASTM D785
Moisture Absorption (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, Condition D1-24/23)0.14%ASTM D570
Tensile Strength (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, Condition A)39500psiASTM D638
Compressive Strength (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, Condition A)42500psiASTM D695
Compressive Modulus (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, Condition A)1100kpsiASTM D695
Thermal Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Temperature Index (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD)200/200°C
Tg (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, Condition A)min. 170°CDynamic Mechanical Analysis
Flammability Rating (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, Condition A)HBClassUL Bulletin 94
Electrical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Dissipation Factor (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, 1 MHz, Condition A)0.024ASTM D150
Dissipation Factor (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, 1 MHz, Condition D-24/23)0.034ASTM D150
Relative Permittivity (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, 1 MHz, Condition A)4.39ASTM D150
Relative Permittivity (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, 1 MHz, Condition D-24/23)4.46ASTM D150
Breakdown Voltage (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, 1 MHz, Condition A)60kVoltsASTM D149
Relative Permittivity (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, 1 MHz, Condition D-48/50)65ASTM D150
Electric Strength (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, Condition A)400Volts/milASTM D149
Electric Strength (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, Condition D-48/50)380Volts/milASTM D149

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