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Quantum Composites QC-8744FR

Vinyl Ester

Glass Fiber Reinforcement, 37%

Supplied by Quantum Composites Inc.

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Product Description
QC-8744FR is a low-density vinyl ester based sheet molding compound (SMC). It is designed for compression molding of components requiring structural strength, corrosion resistance and temperature resistance combined with low molded density. It is highly flame retarded to meet critical requirements at low wall thickness.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • North America
Filler / Reinforcement 
  • Glass Fiber Reinforcement, 37% Filler by Weight
Additive 
  • Flame Retardant
Features 
  • Flame Retardant
  • Good Corrosion Resistance
  • High Heat Resistance
  • High Strength
  
Appearance 
  • Black
  • 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 Strength
psi
 ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus
psi
 ASTM D790
Flexural Strength
psi
 ASTM D790
Impact
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Notched Izod Impact
ft·lb/in
 ASTM D256
Flammability
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Flame Rating - UL (0.125 in)
 
 UL 94
Thermoset
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Shelf Life (75°F)
wk
  
Demold Time (300°F)
min
  
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Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: High Strength, Good Corrosion Resistance, Corrosion Resistant, High Heat Resistance.
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
 
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