Norplex-Micarta RT571

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

Excellent Strength,

High Temperature Strength

Properties

Physical Form

Tube

Physical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Specific Gravity (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD)	1.85	—	ASTM D792
Rockwell Hardness (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD)	115	M Scale	ASTM 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)	45300	psi	ASTM D638
Compressive Strength (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, Condition A)	53000	psi	ASTM D695
Compressive Modulus (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, Condition A)	1100	kpsi	ASTM D695

Thermal Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Temperature Index (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD)	170/180	°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)	V-0	Class	UL Bulletin 94

Electrical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Electric Strength (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, Condition A)	420	Volts/mil	ASTM D149
Electric Strength (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, Condition D-48/50)	540	Volts/mil	ASTM D149
Breakdown Voltage (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, Condition A)	65	kVolts	ASTM D149

Regulatory & Compliance

Quality Standards

IEC EP GC 21,

MIL-I-24768/2 Type GEE,

NEMA G-10