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Norplex-Micarta RT610

RT610 is a paper phenolic tube with fair electrical properties in dry conditions. It has good impact, tensile and compressive strength. Typical Applications are in switchboards, relays and other parts that require good machining characteristics. RT610 also complies with MIL-I-24768/12, Type PBM, ASTM D709 Type I Grade X and IEC-61212-3-1 PF CP 21.

Polymer Name: Phenolic Compound

Physical Form: Tube

Density: 1300.0 - 1300.0 kg/m³

Features: General Purpose, Good Compressive Strength, Good Electrical Properties, Good Impact Strength, Good Machinability, High Tensile Strength

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ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Specific Gravity (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD)1.3ASTM D792
Rockwell Hardness (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD)100M ScaleASTM D785
Moisture Absorption (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, Condition D1-24/23)1.2%ASTM D570
Tensile Strength (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, Condition A)15400psiASTM D638
Compressive Strength (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, Condition A)23000psiASTM D695
Compressive Modulus (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, Condition A)480kpsiASTM D695
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ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Temperature Index (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, Electrical / Mechanical)140/140°C
Flammability Rating (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, Condition A)HBClassUL Bulletin 94
Electrical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Dissipation Factor (1MHz, 0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, Condition A)0.038ASTM D150
Dissipation Factor (1MHz, 0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, Condition D-24/23)0.047ASTM D150
Relative Permittivity (1MHz, 0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, Condition A)5.35ASTM D150
Relative Permittivity (1MHz, 0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, Condition D-24/23)5.41ASTM D150
Electric Strength (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, Condition A)400Volts/milASTM D149

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