Norplex-Micarta RT500M

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Epoxy & Epoxy Derivatives

Fillers Included

Glass Fiber

Polymer Name

Epoxy Resins & Compounds

Reinforcement Material

Glass Fibers

Technologies

Composite Materials,

Plastics

Product Families

Composite Materials — Parts & Shapes

Plastics — Parts, Shapes & Films

Features & Benefits

Materials Features

Good Electrical Properties,

Good Machinability,

Good Mechanical Properties,

Smooth Surface Finish,

Very Good Heat Resistance

Applications & Uses

Markets

Electrical & Electronics,

Industrial

Applications

Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing

Equipment & Parts

Electrical & Electronics — Parts & Components

Housings & Enclosures

Composites End Use

Cryogenic Applications,

Insulators,

Tanks,

Wheels

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses

O Rings

Properties

Physical Form

Tube

Physical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Specific Gravity (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD)	1.86	—	ASTM D792
Rockwell Hardness (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD)	105	M Scale	ASTM 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)	39000	psi	ASTM D638
Compressive Strength (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, Condition A)	35000	psi	ASTM D695
Compressive Modulus (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, Condition A)	700	kpsi	ASTM D695

Thermal Properties

	Value	Units	Test 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	°C	Dynamic Mechanical Analysis
Flammability Rating (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, Condition A)	HB	Class	UL Bulletin 94

Electrical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Dissipation Factor (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, 1 MHz, Condition A)	0.024	—	ASTM D150
Dissipation Factor (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, 1 MHz, Condition D-24/23)	0.034	—	ASTM D150
Dissipation Factor (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, 1 MHz, Condition D-48/50)	0.04	—	ASTM D150
Relative Permittivity (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, 1 MHz, Condition A)	4.39	—	ASTM D150
Relative Permittivity (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, 1 MHz, Condition D-24/23)	4.46	—	ASTM D150
Relative Permittivity (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, 1 MHz, Condition D-48/50)	4.62	—	ASTM D150
Relative Permittivity (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, 1 MHz, Condition D-48/50)	70	—	ASTM D150
Breakdown Voltage (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, 1 MHz, Condition A)	55	kVolts	ASTM D149
Electric Strength (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, Condition A)	400	Volts/mil	ASTM D149
Electric Strength (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, Condition D-48/50)	380	Volts/mil	ASTM D149

Regulatory & Compliance

Quality Standards

IEC EP GC 21,

MIL-I-24768/2 Type GEE,

NEMA G-10