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Norplex-Micarta RT500X

The RT500X has excellent electrical properties under humid conditions and very good heat resistance and mechanical properties. RT500X is used when NEMA recognition is needed and fine machining is required. This version is made with an extra-fine weave fabric. RT500X 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: 1900.0 - 1900.0 kg/m³

Features: Enhanced Physical Properties, Good Electrical Properties, Good Mechanical Properties, Smooth Surface Finish, Very Good Heat Resistance

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Physical Form
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Specific Gravity (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD)1.9ASTM 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)0.07%ASTM D570
Tensile Strength (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, Condition A)50000psiASTM D638
Compressive Strength (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, Condition A)44000psiASTM D695
Compressive Modulus (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, Condition A)1065kpsiASTM 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)65kVoltsASTM D149
Relative Permittivity (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, 1 MHz, Condition D-48/50)75ASTM D150
Electric Strength (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, Condition A)475Volts/milASTM D149
Electric Strength (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, Condition D-48/50)500Volts/milASTM D149

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