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Norplex-Micarta RT500

The RT500 series has good electrical properties under humid conditions, excellent heat resistance and mechanical properties. RT500 grades are available in medium or fine weave fabrics. It also complies with MIL-I-24768/2, Type GEE and ASTM D709 Type IV Grade G-10. Certification to IEC standard is pending.

Properties

Physical Form
Tube

Product families

Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing
  • Equipment & Parts
Electrical & Electronics — Parts & Components
  • Housings & Enclosures

Other characteristics

Density
1800.0 - 1800.0 kg/m³
Features

Good Electrical Properties, Good Mechanical Properties, Very Good Heat Resistance

Polymer Name
Epoxy Resins & Compounds
Reinforcement Material
Glass Fibers
Markets
  • Electrical & Electronics
  • Industrial
Technology
  • Composite Materials
  • Plastics
Fillers Included
Glass Fiber
Product Families
  • Composite Materials — Parts & Shapes
  • Plastics — Parts, Shapes & Films
Quality Standards
  • IEC EP GC 21
  • MIL-I-24768/2 Type GEE
  • NEMA G-10
Composites End Use
  • Cryogenic Applications
  • Insulators
  • Tanks
  • Wheels
Material Features
  • Good Electrical Properties
  • Good Mechanical Properties
  • Very Good Heat Resistance
Plastics and Elastomers End Uses
O Rings

Technical data

Table 1 of 3

6 rows
CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Specific Gravity (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD)1.8—ASTM D792
Rockwell Hardness (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD)110M ScaleASTM D785
Moisture Absorption (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, Condition D1-24/23)0.14%ASTM D570
Tensile Strength (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, Condition A)39500psiASTM D638
Compressive Strength (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, Condition A)42500psiASTM D695
Compressive Modulus (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, Condition A)1100kpsiASTM D695

Table 2 of 3

3 rows
CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Temperature Index (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD)200/200°C—
Tg (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, Condition A)min. 170°CDynamic Mechanical Analysis
Flammability Rating (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, Condition A)HBClassUL Bulletin 94

Table 3 of 3

8 rows
CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Dissipation Factor (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, 1 MHz, Condition A)0.024—ASTM D150
Dissipation Factor (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, 1 MHz, Condition D-24/23)0.034—ASTM D150
Relative Permittivity (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, 1 MHz, Condition A)4.39—ASTM D150
Relative Permittivity (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, 1 MHz, Condition D-24/23)4.46—ASTM D150
Breakdown Voltage (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, 1 MHz, Condition A)60kVoltsASTM D149
Relative Permittivity (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, 1 MHz, Condition D-48/50)65—ASTM D150
Electric Strength (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, Condition A)400Volts/milASTM D149
Electric Strength (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, Condition D-48/50)380Volts/milASTM D149

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