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RX® 853G

Phenolic

Glass Fiber Reinforcement

Supplied by Sumitomo Bakelite North America

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Product Description
RX® 853G is a fiberglass reinforced phenolic novolac compound, featuring dimensional stability, moderate impact resistance, and good strength and modulus.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • North America
Filler / Reinforcement 
  • Glass Fiber Reinforcement
Features 
  • Good Dimensional Stability
  • Good Strength
  • Medium Impact Resistance
Uses 
  • Simulated Wood Parts
Appearance 
  • Black
Forms 
  • Pellets
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 (24 hr)
%
 ASTM D570
Water Absorption - 48 hrs
%
 ASTM D570
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Strength (Break, 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
     ASTM E831
Flow
in/in/°F
  
Transverse
in/in/°F
  
Thermal Conductivity
Btu·in/hr/ft²/°F
 ASTM C518
Electrical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Dielectric Strength 2
     ASTM D149
-- 3
V/mil
  
-- 4
V/mil
  
Arc Resistance
sec
 ASTM D495
Flammability
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Flame Rating - UL (0.126 in)
 
 UL 94
UL
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
RTI Str
°F
 UL 746
RTI Imp
°F
 UL 746
RTI Elec
°F
 UL 746
Related Terminology
Product names can be difficult to match. You may have searched any one of these terms to find this product: RX® 853G, RX 853G, RX® , RX, RX853G, 853 G, 853G, Phenolic, Sumitomo Bakelite North America, G853
Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: Good Dimensional Stability, Dimensionally Stable, Medium Impact Resistance, Good Strength.
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Simulated Wood Parts.
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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