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GENERAL DESCRIPTION Phenolic Laminates are made by applying heat and pressure to layers of paper, canvas, linen or glass cloth impregnated with synthetic thermosetting resins. When heat and pressure are applied to the layers, a chemical reaction (polymerization) transforms the separate layers into a single laminated material with a "set" shape that cannot be softened again -- therefore, these materials are called "Thermosets". A variety of resin types and cloth materials can be used to manufacture thermoset laminates with a range of mechanical, thermal, and electrical properties. GENERAL PROPERTIES Physical strength, resiliency, ease and versatility of fabrication, and excellent electrical properties make Phenolic Laminates useful as support components in a wide range of mechanical and electrical applications. Phenolic Laminates are strong, stiff, and have high impact and compressive strengths. And, they do not soften upon re-heating, so they are easy to saw, drill, tap, and machine with ordinary tools. "FR" grades are flame retardant. Glass-based grades have the highest dimensional stability and mechanical strength, as well as low moisture absorption. However, they are not as easily machined as paper or cotton fabric laminates. GLASS-BASED PHENOLIC GRADES G-3 (Glass Cloth / Phenolic Resin) This material is made from woven glass cloth and high-temperature phenolic resin. It has excellent flexural, compressive and impact strengths and is capable of continuous operation over 350F (175C). NOTE: G-3 is not a common material ... call for more information about availability. G-5 and G-9 (Glass Cloth / Melamine Resin) These materials are very hard, flame resistant, and have excellent electrical properties. G-5 and G-9 have high arc and heat resistance. G-9 is recommended for humid environments. They are used for switch board panels, arc barriers, circuit breaker parts, and structural electrical parts Melamine phenolics

are available in sheet, rod, and tube forms. G-7 (Glass Cloth / Silicon Resin) This glass-silicon laminate has good electrical properties under humid conditions, excellent heat and arc resistance, and is self-extinguishing. G-7 is used for electrical grade insulation, and for heating & appliance insulation. G-10 and G-11 (Glass Cloth / Epoxy Resin) These glass-epoxy laminates are specified for their extremely high strength and high dimensional stability over temperature. G-10 and G-11 are used for terminal boards, high humidity applications, electrical and electronic test equipment and electric rotor insulation. G-10 and G-11 are difficult to cut or machine and may require special equipment. G-10 is slightly stronger while G-11 is a better insulator and can take higher temperatures. FR-4 is a fire-retardant G-10 glass-epoxy laminate that is used primarily in the printed circuit board industry.

TYPICAL PROPERTIES of GLASS LAMINATES (SHEET FORM)

( mechanical properties of rod and tube forms may differ )

ASTM or UL test D792 D570

Property PHYSICAL

G-3

G-5/G-9 0.067 1.85 0.60

G-7 0.065 1.80 0.10

G-10 0.065 1.80 0.10

G-11 0.065 1.80 0.20

D638

D790

D790

D256 D695 D785

D696

C177

Density (lb/in) 0.065 (g/cm) 1.80 Water Absorption, 24 hrs (%) 2.65 MECHANICAL Tensile Strength (psi) -lengthwise 42,000 -crosswise 34,000 Flexural Strength (psi) -lengthwise 40,500 -crosswise 34,000 Flexural Modulus (Kpsi) -lengthwise 1,800 -crosswise 1,400 IZOD Notched Impact (ft-lb/in) -lengthwise 12.0 -crosswise 11.0 Compressive Strength (psi) 55,000 Hardness, Rockwell M M110 THERMAL Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (x 10-5 in./in./F) -lengthwise 0.83 -crosswise 1.00 340 / Max Operating Temp (F / C) 170 Thermal Conductivity (BTU-in/ft-hr-F) 2.0 7.0 (x 10-4 cal/cm-sec-C)

61,600 20,000 45,000 43,000 51,100 38,000 37,000 61,600 30,000 75,000 80,000 51,100 65,000 70,000 2,000 1,700 1,600 2,700 2,400 3,000 2,700

12.5 13.0 14.0 12.0 8.5 12.0 9.0 65,000 50,000 65,000 63,000 M115 M105 M110 M112

0.83 1.00 285 / 140 2.0 7.0

0.72 0.90 430 / 220 2.0 7.0

0.55 0.66 284 / 140 2.0 7.0

0.72 0.83 329 / 165 2.0 7.0

UL94 D149 D150 D150 D495

Flammability Rating H-B ELECTRICAL Dielectric Strength (V/mil) short time, 460 1/8" thick Dielectric Constant at 1 MHz 7.3 Dissipation Factor at 1 MHz 0.023 Arc Resistance (sec) 180

V-0 300 6.3 0.019 180

H-B 350 4.5 0.018 240

H-B 800 5.0 0.019 100

H-B 900 4.5 0.020 120

NOTE: The information contained herein are typical values intended for reference and comparison purposes only. They should NOT be used as a basis for design specifications or quality control. Contact us for manufacturers' complete material property datasheets. All values at 73F (23C) unless otherwise noted.

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