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Resin Systems RS-2297

RS-2297 is a patented, very high density, filled, castable, lead free insulating grade epoxy resin specifically designed for high voltage insulator applications requiring x-ray shielding. This material provides greater than 28% of the x-ray shielding of lead metal, and has superior x-ray shielding to the industry standard 30% lead oxide filled “orange” epoxy. This high density material is non-hazardous and meets UL94V-0 requirements.

Polymer Name: Epoxy Resins & Compounds

Processing Methods: Casting

End Uses: High Voltage Insulation

Flexural Strength: 55.12 - 55.12 MPa

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    Properties

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    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    X-Ray Shielding Effectivenessmin. 28% of Lead
    Density0.18lbs/in³
    Specific Gravity4.98
    Tensile Strength6,000 (4.2)psi (kg/mm²)
    Flexural Strength8,000 (5.6)psi (kg/mm²)
    Compression Strength13,000 (9.2)psi (kg/mm²)
    Elastic Modulus1.7 (1190)Msi (kg/mm²)
    Thermal Expansion18×10⁻⁶ (32.4×10⁻⁶)in/in/°F (cm/cm/°C)
    Dielectric Strengthmin. 190 (min. 7.4)V/Mil (KV/mm)
    Arc Resistancemin. 100seconds
    Dielectric Constant (at 1 kHz)11.5
    Dissipation Factor (at 1 kHz)0.01
    Volume Resistivity (at 77°F)1×10¹⁴ohm-cm
    Water Absorption0.0005
    Heat Distortion Temperature300 (150)°F (°C)
    Thermal Conductivity0.8W/(m⋅K)

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