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NOVALAC RX®852

Phenolic

Glass Fiber Reinforcement

Supplied by Vyncolit N.V.

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Product Description
RX®852 is a fiberglass reinforced phenolic novalac compound, with good dimensional stability and good strength at elevated temperatures.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Africa & Middle East
  • Asia Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • North America
  • South America
Filler / Reinforcement 
  • Glass Fiber Reinforcement
Features 
  • Acid Resistant
  • Base Resistant
  • Fungus Resistant
  • Good Creep Resistance
  • Good Dimensional Stability
  • High Strength
  • Low Smoke Emission
  • Solvent Resistant
  • Ultra High Toughness
Uses 
  • Appliances
  • Automotive Applications
  • Connectors
  • Electrical/Electronic Applications
  • Gears
  • Housings
  • Membrane Touch Switches
  • Power/Other Tools
  • Pump Parts
Appearance 
  • Black
Forms 
  • Flakes
Processing Method 
  • Compression Molding
  • Injection Molding
  • Resin Transfer Molding
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Density
g/cm³
 ISO 1183
Molding Shrinkage - Flow
%
 ISO 294-4
Water Absorption (73°F, 24 hr)
%
 ISO 62
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Stress (Break, Compression Molded)
psi
 ISO 527-2
Flexural Modulus (Compression Molded)
psi
 ISO 178
Flexural Strength
psi
 ISO 178
Impact
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Notched Izod Impact Strength
ft·lb/in²
 ISO 180
Hardness
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Rockwell Hardness (E-Scale)
 
 ISO 2039-2
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Heat Deflection Temperature (264 psi, Unannealed)
°F
 ISO 75-2/A
CLTE
     ASTM E831
Flow
in/in/°F
  
Transverse
in/in/°F
  
Thermal Conductivity
Btu·in/hr/ft²/°F
 ASTM C177
Electrical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Dielectric Strength 2
V/mil
 ASTM D149
Arc Resistance
sec
 ASTM D495
Related Terminology
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Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: Ultra High Toughness, High Strength, Low Smoke Emission, Good Dimensional Stability, Dimensionally Stable, Good Creep Resistance, Creep Resistant.
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Power Tools, Tools, Membrane Touch Switches, Housings, Housing, Electrical Applications, Electronic Applications, Electrical/Electronic Applications, Electrical Sector, Automotive Applications, Automotive Sector.
Injection
Nominal Value
Unit
 
Rear Temperature
°F
  
Middle Temperature
°F
  
Nozzle Temperature
°F
  
Processing (Melt) Temp
°F
  
Mold Temperature
°F
  
Injection Pressure
psi
  
Holding Pressure
psi
  
Back Pressure
psi
  
Injection Notes
Plastication: 50rpm
Injection Time: 2 to 8 sec
Hold Time: 1 to 5 sec/mm
Cure Time, 0.125 in: 5 to 12 sec/mm
All ISO properties listed were tested in accordance with ISO 3167.
All ASTM properties listed were tested in accordance with ASTM D5948.
The value listed as Thermal Conductivity, ASTM C177, was tested in accordance with ASTM F433.
Dielectric Strength, ASTM D149, 60 Hz, Method A, dry: 12.5 kV/mm
Powder Density, ISO 60: 0.7 g/cm³
HDT A (1.80 MPa) Unannealed, ISO 75A, Post Baked: >282°C
Compressive Strength, ISO 604: 215 MPa
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
2Method A (Short-Time)
 
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