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Quantum Composites QC-8560

Vinyl Ester

Glass Fiber Reinforcement, 60%

Supplied by Quantum Composites Inc.

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Product Description
QC-8560 is a vinyl ester based sheet molding compound (SMC) designed for compression molding of components requiring high structural strength. It maintains excellent mechanical properties at temperatures above 125°C, and will withstand short term exposures at over 300°C.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • North America
Filler / Reinforcement 
  • Glass Fiber Reinforcement, 60% Filler by Weight
Features 
  • High Strength
Appearance 
  • Black
  • Green
  • Grey
Forms 
  • SMC - Sheet Molding Compound
Processing Method 
  • Compression Molding
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Specific Gravity
 
 ASTM D792
Molding Shrinkage - Flow
in/in
 ASTM D955
Water Absorption (24 hr)
%
 ASTM D570
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Modulus
psi
 ASTM D638
Tensile Strength
psi
 ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus
     ASTM D790
--
psi
  
240°F
psi
  
Flexural Strength
     ASTM D790
--
psi
  
240°F
psi
  
Compressive Modulus
psi
 ASTM D695
Compressive Strength
psi
 ASTM D695
Impact
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Notched Izod Impact
ft·lb/in
 ASTM D256
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Glass Transition Temperature
°F
 ASTM E1356
Thermoset
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Shelf Life (75°F)
wk
  
Demold Time (275°F)
min
  
Additional Information
The value listed as Glass Transition Temp, ASTM E1356, was tested in accordance with ASTM D4065
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Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: High Strength.
Injection
Nominal Value
Unit
 
Mold Temperature
°F
  
Injection Pressure
psi
  
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
 
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