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Toray RS-8HT
- Chemical Family
- Polyimides (PI)
Toray RS-8HT is a BMI resin that provides excellent elevated temperature properties and processability. RS-8HT has been evaluated and qualified in the areas of satellite and airframe/missile structures. RS-8HT is also available in several modified formulations including: RS-8M, a high service temperature controlled flow formulation. 204°C (400°F) Cure BMI Resin System
Properties
- Physical Form
- Prepreg
Product families
Applications
Automotive & Transportation — Automotive
- Chassis & Brake
- Exterior & Body
- Interior
- Powertrain & UTH
Automotive & Transportation — Transportation
- Aerospace & Aviation
Product Families
Composite Materials — Prepregs & Molding Compounds
- Thermoset Prepregs
Other characteristics
- Functions
- Prepreg
- Polymer Name
- Thermoset Polyimide (PI)
- Processing Methods
- Compression Molding, Prepreg Processing
- Markets
- Automotive & Transportation
- Shelf LIfe
- Tack Life
- 14 days tack life at 25°C (77°F)
- Out Life
- 30 days out life at 25°C (77°F)
- Frozen Storage Life
- 6 months storage life at -18°C (< 0°F)
- Tack life is the time during which the prepreg retains enough tack, drape, and and handling for easy component lay-up. Out life is the maximum time allowed at room temperature before cure.
- Technology
- Composite Materials
- Material Features
- Good Thermal Stability
- HIGHLIGHTS
Excellent ambient and elevated temperature properties; Good moisture resistance; Autoclave and compression consolidation; Low dielectric and loss tangent over wide thermal and electrical range; Elevated glass transition properties available with higher cure or post cure; Good handleability and processing
- Recommended Applications
- Launch
- Motorsport & Formula 1
- Aerostructures
- Radome
- Satellite structures
- Electromagnetic/dielectric structures
- Composite Materials Functions
- Prepreg
- Composites Processing Methods
- Compression Molding
- Prepreg Processing
Technical data
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5 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Gel time at 177°C (350°F) | 17 | minute |
| Resin Density | 1.23 | g/cc |
| Viscosity at 100°C (212°F) | 3 | poise |
| Viscosity at 74°C (165°F) | 50 | poise |
| Viscosity at 80°C (176°F) | 21 | poise |
