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Quantum Composites QC-8565

Vinyl Ester

Glass Fiber Reinforcement, 65%

Supplied by Quantum Composites Inc.

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Product Description
QC-8565 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, 65% 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
Water Absorption (24 hr)
%
 ASTM D570
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Modulus
psi
 ASTM D638
Tensile Strength
psi
 ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus
psi
 ASTM D790
Flexural Strength
psi
 ASTM D790
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
  
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Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: High Strength.
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
 
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