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Applications & Uses
- Application Area
- Composites Processing Methods
- Cure Method
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- Applications
High-performance composite parts
Properties
- Typical Cure Cycles
1 - 2 h 212°F [100 °C] + 6 h 320°F [160 °C] or 1 - 2 h 212°F [100 °C]+ 4 - 6 h 356°F [180 °C]
The optimum cure cycle has to be determined for each application depending on the processing constraints of the end user.
Technical Details & Test Data
- Properties of Cured, Neat Formulation
The values below were obtained with a formulation using 2 pbw Accelerator DY 070
Test/Property Condition/Method Cure Conditions Result Glass Transition Temperature IEC 1006, DSC, 10 K/MIN 1 h 212°F + 6 h 356°F 180 - 190°C 2 h 248°F + 6 h 320°F 170 - 180°C TMA, 5 K/MIN, 0.025N 1 h 212°F + 6 h 356°F 190 - 195°C 2 h 248°F + 6 h 320°F 180 - 185°C Tensile Test ISO 527 1 h 212°F + 6 h 356°F Tensile strength: 6670 - 8410 psi Elongation at tensile strength: 1.8 - 2.4% Tensile modulus: 421 - 450 Kpsi Flexural Test ISO 178 1 h 212°F + 6 h 356°F Flexural strength: 10875 - 33775 psi Elongation at flexural strength: 2.0 - 3.5% Ultimate strength: 10875 - 13775 psi Ultimate elongation: 20.0 - 35.0% Flexural modulus: 421 - 450 Kpsi Fracture Properties PM 258-0/90 1 h 212°F + 6 h 356°F Fracture toughness K1C: 528 - 572 psi*in1/2 Fracture energy G1C: 0.37 - 0.43 in-lb/inch² Water Absorption ISO 62 1 h 212°F + 6 h 356°F 4 days H2O 73°F: 0.30 - 0.35% 10 days H2O 73°F: 0.80 - 1.00% 30 min H2O 212°F: 1.50 - 1.80% 60 min H2O 212°F: 1.80 - 2.20% Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion DIN 53 752 1 h 212°F + 6 h 356°F 33 - 39 x 10⁻⁶/°F - Properties
Extremely low-viscosity, anhydride-cured, reactive-diluent free matrix system with a long pot life. Displays very good temperature resistance after post cure.
- Properties of Cured, Reinforced Formulation
Short beam: E-glass unidirectional specimen,
Laminate thickness t = 3.2 mm
Fibre volume content: 60 %
Cure: 1 h 212°F [100 °C]+ 6 h 356°F [180 °C]Condition
1 h 212°F+6 h 356°F
Unconditioned 9425 - 10150 [psi] After 1 h in H2O 212°F 8990 - 9715 [psi]
Storage & Handling
- Storage Conditions
Araldite® CY 179 should be stored in a dry place, in the sealed original container, away from heat and humidity, at temperatures between +2°C and +40°C (+35.6°F and +104°F). Under these storage conditions, the shelf life is 6 years. The product should not be exposed to direct sunlight.
Aradur® 917 should be stored in a dry place, in the sealed original container, away from heat and humidity, at temperatures between +2°C and +40°C (+35.6°F and +104°F). Under these storage conditions, the shelf life is 2 years. The product should not be exposed to direct sunlight.
Accelerator DY 070 should be stored in a dry place, in the sealed original container, away from heat and humidity, at temperatures between +2°C and +40°C (+35.6°F and +104°F). Under these storage conditions, the shelf life is 3 years. The product should not be exposed to direct sunlight.
Other
- Application Information
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Mix Ratio 0.005-0.02 %(W) %(W) Accelerator : Resin Mix Ratio 1.15 %(W) %(W) Hardener : Resin