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Norplex-Micarta NP600

Chemical Family
Phenols & Phenolics

A paper-base laminate with low phenolic resin content for hard, flat surfaces. This material is most commonly used for drill entry material in the PCB industry.

Properties

Physical Form
Sheets

Product families

Composite Materials — Prepregs & Molding Compounds
  • Laminates

Other characteristics

End Uses
PCB Materials
Functions
Laminate
Polymer Name
Phenolic Compound
Note

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.; *t₁= Thickness tested at 0.0625 inch; *t₂= Thickness tested at 0.125 inch; *t₃= Thickness tested at 0.500 inch

Markets
Electrical & Electronics
Flame Rating
UL 94 HB
Technology
Composite Materials
Product Features

Engineered with a low-phenolic resin content, these economy grade laminates are typically hot-punched or machined for various low-voltage electrical applications. They are best suited for applications with dry conditions.

Composites End Use
PCB Materials
Material Features
  • Chemical Resistant
  • Cost Effective
  • Electrically Insulating
  • Excellent Performance
  • Excellent Strength
  • Excellent Surface Hardness
  • Good Machinability
  • Good Rigidity
Certifications and Compliance
UL 94
Composite Materials Functions
Laminate

Technical data

Table 1 of 3

11 rows
CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Compressive Strength (Condition A, Flatwise, *t₃)241.3MPaASTM D695
Flexural Strength (Conditon A, Crosswise, *t₁)172.4MpaASTM D790
Flexural Strength (Conditon A, Lengthwise, *t₁)172.4MpaASTM D790
Izod Impact Strength (Condition E-48/50, Crosswise, *t₃)0.27J/cmASTM D256
Izod Impact Strength (Condition E-48/50, Lengthwise,*t₃)0.29J/cmASTM D256
Moisture Absorption (Condition D₁-24/23, *t₁)8%ASTM D570
Rockwell Hardness (0.250" Build-up, *t₁)90M ScaleASTM D785
Rockwell Hardness (0.250" Build-up,*t₂)90M ScaleASTM D785
Specific Gravity (*t₃)1.38—ASTM D792
Tensile Strength (Conditon A, Crosswise, *t₂)89.6MpaASTM D638
Tensile Strength (Conditon A, Lengthwise, *t₂)117.2MpaASTM D638

Table 2 of 3

3 rows
CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Flammability Rating (Condition A, *t₁)HBClass(UL Bulletin 94
Temperature Index¹ (Electrical, *t₁, *t₂, *t₃)150°CUL Bulletin 746b
Temperature Index¹ (Mechanical, *t₁, *t₂, *t₃)150°CUL Bulletin 746b

Table 3 of 3

2 rows
CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Breakdown Voltage (Condition A, *t₁)60 x10³VASTM D149
Breakdown Voltage (Condition D-48/50, *t₁)3 x10³VASTM D149

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