RT504F Phenolic Composite Tube – Superior Heat & Chemical Resistance

Grade RT504F is composed of a fine weave glass fabric combined with a phenolic resin system. It has excellent heat and chemical resistance in basic systems. It has good physical strength and high impact resistance. The use of a fine weave fabric is to provide better finish to the final part.

Properties

General

Property	Value	Testing Standard	Comment
Density	1.78 g/cm³	ASTM D792
Moisture absorption	0.2 %	ASTM D570	Condition D₁-24/23

Mechanical

Property	Value	Testing Standard	Comment
Compressive modulus	7.7 GPa
Compressive strength	296.5 MPa	ASTM D695	Condition A
Hardness, Rockwell M	120 [-]	ASTM D785
Tensile strength	310.3 MPa	ASTM D638	Condition A

Thermal

Property	Value	Comment
Relative temperature index, electrical	180 °C	¹
Relative temperature index, mechanical strength	160 °C	¹
Flammability	UL Bulletin 94, Class HB

Electrical

Property	Value	Testing Standard	Comment
Dielectric strength	15.74 kV/mm	ASTM D149	Condition D-48/50
	16.53 kV/mm	ASTM D149	Condition A

Technological properties

Property
Application areas	Typical applications include structural parts and can be substituted for G-7 in certain applications.
Fillers	Glass Fabric
Other	1.This temperature is a recommendation only, and based upon experience in various applications. The maximum operating temperature is dependent upon the application and should be investigated prior to use 2.The mechanical properties are converted from American unit system to International unit system.
Supplier Disclaimer	This data, while believed to be accurate and based on reliable analytical methods, is for informational purposes only. The terms and conditions of the agreement under which it is sold will govern any sales of this product. Data supplied above are "typical values"; not to be considered "specification values". To assure the material's performance is adequate for a specific application; customers should verify, independent of Norplex-Micarta, performance characteristics of interest. It is the responsibility of the users of this information to make sure that they have the latest version of this TDB, and are urged to check with Customer Service or, preferably our web site, www.norplex-micarta.com, to determine if the information is the most current available.

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