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Sumitomo Phenolic FM 4008

Phenolic

Glass Fiber Reinforcement; Mineral Filler

Supplied by Sumitomo Bakelite North America

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Product Description
FM 4008 is a fiberglass and mineral reinforced phenolic resole compound, with excellent dimensional stability and good strength at elevated temperatures.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • North America
Filler / Reinforcement 
  • Glass Fiber Reinforcement
  • Mineral Filler
  
Features 
  • Good Dimensional Stability
  • High Temperature Strength
  
Appearance 
  • Black
Forms 
  • Granules
Processing Method 
  • Compression Molding
  • Injection Molding
  • Resin Transfer Molding
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Specific Gravity
 
 ASTM D792
Apparent Density
g/cm³
 ASTM D1895
Molding Shrinkage - Flow (Compression Molded)
in/in
 ASTM D955
Water Absorption - 48 hr
%
 ASTM D570
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Strength (Compression Molded)
psi
 ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus (Compression Molded)
psi
 ASTM D790
Flexural Strength (Compression Molded)
psi
 ASTM D790
Compressive Strength
psi
 ASTM D695
Impact
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Notched Izod Impact (Compression Molded)
ft·lb/in
 ASTM D256A
Hardness
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Rockwell Hardness (E-Scale, Compression Molded)
 
 ASTM D785
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Deflection Temperature Under Load
     ASTM D648
264 psi, Unannealed, Compression Molded
°F
  
264 psi, Annealed, Compression Molded
°F
  
CLTE - Flow
in/in/°F
 ASTM E831
Electrical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Dielectric Strength 2
     ASTM D149
-- 3
V/mil
  
-- 4
V/mil
  
Arc Resistance
sec
 ASTM D495
Related Terminology
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Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: Good Dimensional Stability, Dimensionally Stable, High Temperature Strength.
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
2Wet, 60 Hz
3Method A (Short-Time)
4Method B (Step-by-Step)
 
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