Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Polymer Name
- Composite Materials Functions
- Technologies
Features & Benefits
- Product Highlights
- Excellent balance of Tg, toughness, modulus, and mechanical properties
- Low moisture absorption and low outgassing
- Qualified for satellite and high-modulus fiber Applicationss
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Composites Processing Methods
- Recommended Applications
- Space & Satellite
- Dimensionally stable structure
- Processing Method
Recommended processing for RS-36 is described below. Special moisture control procedures and bleed bagging materials required for cyanate ester resin systems are not necessary for RS-36
CURE PARAMETERS:
- Apply vacuum and leak check. For autoclave or press cycles apply pressure of 45–85 psi
- Heat to 177°C (350°F) (5°C/+10°F) at 2°C (5°F) per minute ± 3°F/1.5°C per minute
- Hold at 177°C (350°F) for 90 minutes (+15 min/-0 min)
- For autoclave cures at 40–85 psig, vent to atmosphere at 20 psig or maintain dynamic vacuum, depending on structural Applications
- Cool at 5°F/min to below 60°C (140°F). Release vacuum and autoclave pressure
Properties
- Physical Form
- Typical Properties
- Thermal Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Density | 1.24 | g/cc | — |
| Gel time at 177°C (350°F) | 15–25 | minute | ASTM D 3532 |
| Moisture Absorption after 30 days at 82°C (180°F) | 3 | % | — |
| Outgassing (CVCM) | 0.01 | % | ASTM E 595 |
| Outgassing (TML) | 0.4 | % | ASTM E 595 |
| Outgassing (TML-WVR) | 0.12 | % | ASTM E 595 |
| Outgassing (WVR) | 0.17 | % | ASTM E 595 |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Dry Tg by RDA (RS-36) | 181 (358) | °C (°F) | — |
| Dry Tg by RDA (RS-36-1) | 190 (374) | °C (°F) | — |
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- Out Life: Up to 30 days at ambient
- Frozen Storage Life: 12 months at -18°C (< 0°F)
Out life is the maximum time allowed at ambient temperature before cure.