Overview of Phenolic (Phenolic)

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Overview of Phenolic (Phenolic)
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Overview of Phenolic (Phenolic) including background, history, advantages, limitations and typical applications.
Background: Phenolic, discovered in 1907 by George Baekeland, is one of the oldest types of thermosetting resins. Phenolics are now considered the workhorse of the plastics industry.

Phenolic Generics

- Phenolic
- PF

Typical Phenolic Applications

- Automotive Applications
- Electrical/Electronic Applications
- Appliances
- Housings
- Connectors
- Electrical Parts
- Laminates
- Gears
- Pump Parts

Advantages of Phenolic

- Dimensional Stability, Good
- Heat Resistance, High
- Strength, High
- Electrical Properties, Good
- Smoke Emission, Low
- Creep Resistance, Good
- General Purpose
- Impact Resistance, Good
- Solvent Resistant

Disadvantages of Phenolic

- Requires fillers for moldings
- Poor resistance to bases and oxidizers
- Volatiles released during cure (a condensation polymer)
- Limited to dark colors due to oxidation discoloration

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