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Norplex-Micarta ES3
- Chemical Family
- MelaminesPhenols & Phenolics
ES3 consists of a black phenolic paper core and two colored decorative surfaces impregnated with melamine resin. The three-ply, high performance material comes in a standard sheet size of 36 inches ± 1.00 x 39 inches ± 1.00, with standard thicknesses of 1/16, 3/32, and 1/8 inch. Standard finish options are polished, or P (highly polished and shiny), or LS (non-brushed and dull).
Properties
- Physical Form
- Fabric
- Sheets
Product families
Applications
Building & Construction — Decorative Materials & Finishes
- Wallcoverings & Decorative Laminates
Product Families
Composite Materials — Prepregs & Molding Compounds
- Laminates
Other characteristics
- Functions
- Laminate
- Polymer Name
- Melamine Formaldehyde (MF)
- 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
- Building & Construction
- Technology
- Composite Materials
- Quality Standards
- NEMA ES-3
- Material Features
- Shiny Surface
- Reinforcement Form
- Satin Weave Fabric
- Composite Materials Functions
- Laminate
Technical data
Table 1 of 3
14 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonding Strength (Condition A, *t₃) | 453.6 | kg | ASTM D229 |
| Compressive Strength (Condition A, Flatwise, *t₃) | 172.4 | Mpa | ASTM D695 |
| Flexural Modulus (Conditon A, Crosswise, *t₁) | 10.3 | Gpa | ASTM D790 |
| Flexural Modulus (Conditon A, Lengthwise, *t₁) | 10.3 | Gpa | ASTM D790 |
| Flexural Strength (Conditon A, Crosswise, *t₁) | 93.1 | Mpa | ASTM D790 |
| Flexural Strength (Conditon A, Lengthwise, *t₁) | 93.1 | Mpa | ASTM D790 |
| Izod Impact Strength (Condition E-48/50, Crosswise, *t₃) | 0.29 | J/cm | ASTM D256 |
| Izod Impact Strength (Condition E-48/50, Lengthwise,*t₃) | 0.32 | J/cm | ASTM D256 |
| Moisture Absorption (Condition A, *t₁) | 2.5 | % | ASTM D570 |
| Rockwell Hardness (0.250" Build-up, *t₁) | 100 | M Scale | ASTM D785 |
| Rockwell Hardness (0.250" Build-up, *t₂) | 100 | M Scale | ASTM D785 |
| Specific Gravity (*t₃) | 1.4 | — | ASTM D792 |
Table 2 of 3
2 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flammability Vertical (Condition A, *t₁) | V-0 | Class | UL Bulletin 94 |
| Temperature Index¹ (Mechanical, *t₁, *t₂, *t₃) | 120 | °C | UL Bulletin 746b |
Table 3 of 3
3 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arc Resistance (Condition A, *t₂) | 120 | s | ASTM D495 |
| Breakdown Voltage (Condition A, *t₁) | 50 x10³ | V | ASTM D149 |
| Breakdown Voltage (Condition D-48/50, *t₁) | 5 x10³ | V | ASTM D149 |
