Norplex-Micarta RT628

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Phenols & Phenolics

Polymer Name

Phenolic Compound

Technologies

Composite Materials,

Plastics

Product Families

Composite Materials — Parts & Shapes

Plastics — Parts, Shapes & Films

Features & Benefits

Materials Features

Dimensional Stability,

Good Machinability,

Low Moisture Absorption

Applications & Uses

Markets

Electrical & Electronics

Applications

Electrical & Electronics — Wire & Cable

Power Transmission & Distribution

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses

Power Transformers

Properties

Physical Form

Tube

Physical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Specific Gravity (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD)	1.22	—	ASTM D792
Rockwell Hardness (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD)	80	M Scale	ASTM D785
Moisture Absorption (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, Condition D1-24/23)	1.25	%	ASTM D570
Tensile Strength (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, Condition A)	14500	psi	ASTM D638
Compressive Strength (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, Condition A)	21000	psi	ASTM D695
Compressive Modulus (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, Condition A)	430	kpsi	ASTM D695

Thermal Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Temperature Index (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, Electrical / Mechanical)	130/130	°C	—
Flammability Rating (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, Condition A)	HB	Class	UL Bulletin 94

Electrical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
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)	200	Volts/mil	ASTM D149

Regulatory & Compliance

Quality Standards

IEC PF CP 23,

MIL-I-24768/11 Type PBG,

NEMA XX