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HX5®
HX5® is a proprietary injection moldable carbon fiber filled thermoplastic nanocomposite. It is a high strength-to weight ratio compound that is resistant to a variety of environmental conditions including temperature, corrosive gasses & liquids, and radiation. It is comparable in strength to 6061 aluminum and up to half the weight.
Product families
Composite Materials — Polymers & Resins
- Thermoplastic Resins
Other characteristics
- Brand
- HX5
- End Uses
- Aerospace Applications
- Processing Methods
- Injection Molding
- Reinforcement Material
- Carbon Fibers
- Markets
- Automotive & Transportation
- Industrial
- Technology
- Composite Materials
- Composites End Use
- Aerospace Applications
- Material Features
- Chemical Resistant
- Corrosion Resistant
- Fuel Resistant
- Good Abrasion Resistance
- Good Scratch Resistance
- Good Thermal Stability
- High Strength to Weight Ratio
- Low Outgassing
Technical data
Table 1 of 2
8 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glass Transition Temperature | 316.0 | ºF | D3418 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature | 500.0 | ºF | D648 |
| Spontaneous Ignition Temperature | 986.0 | ºF | D1929 |
| Horizontal Burn Rate (FST) | Meets horizontal burn rates | — | D635 |
| Optical Smoke Density Evaluation (FST, 1079 seconds, Flaming Exposure) | max. 130 | — | E662 |
| Toxicity (FST) | No measurable toxic gases (Only CO & CO2 emissions) | — | E800 |
| Thermal Conductivity (Heating) | 3.30 to 3.58 | BTU-in/hr-ft^{2} -ºF | E1530 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | 2.11×10^6 | L/L/ºF | E831 |
Table 2 of 2
6 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Injection Pressures | 12,000-18,000 | psi |
| Melt Temperature | 660-750 | ºF |
| Mold Temperature | 325-425 | ºF |
| Drying Conditions (300ºF) | 3.0 | hours |
| Moisture Content | 0.1 | % |
| Dew Point | -20.0 | ºF |
