Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- RTU Product Type
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Labeling Claims
- Ready-to-Use Product Features
- Product Features
- Low viscosity
- Superior wetability
- Medium work life
Applications & Uses
- Composites Processing Methods
- Markets
- Applications
- Mixing Ratio
We recommend that the components are weighed with an accurate balance to prevent mixing inaccuracies which can affect the properties of the matrix system. The components should be mixed thoroughly to ensure homogeneity. It is important that the side and the bottom of the vessel are incorporated into the mixing process. When processing large quantities of mixture the pot life will decrease due to exothermic reaction. It is advisable to divide large mixes into several smaller containers.
- Application Information
Araldite LY 3600 CI / Aradur 3600-2 CI is an unfilled, solvent-free, easy-to-handle laminating system. Due to its excellent wetability and long work life, the material produces laminates with good uniformity and is ideal for use on today’s advanced fabrics suitable for wide ranges of industrial composites, aerospace composites. Laminates manufactured using this system also demonstrate excellent stability under a broad range of ambient temperatures. Even better performance properties can be achieved by post curing parts at elevated temperatures.
Technical Details & Test Data
- Typical Properties
System tested:
ARALDITE LY 3600 CI / ARADUR 3600-2 CI, Mix ratio: 100 / 30 pbw
Cured for 7 days at 25°CKey Test method Unit Value Tensile strength ISO R 527: 1993 N/mm² 31-37 Elongation at break ISO R 527: 1993 % 1.1 1.3 E modulus from Tensile Test ISO R 527: 1993 N/mm² 3200-3800 Flexural strength at 23°C ISO 178: 2001 MPa 50-60 E-modulus at 23°C ISO 178: 2001 MPa 2500-2700 Hardness ISO 868:1978 Shore D 80-85 Coefficient Of Linear Thermal Expansion
Mean value below TgASTM-E 831 ppmk-1 55-60 Water Absorption 10 days at 25°C ISO 62: 1999 % by wt. 0.2-0.3 Glass Transition Temperature (DSC)
20 hours at 40 °CISO 11357-2: 1999 °C 60-67 Glass Transition Temperature (DSC)
1 day at 25°C + 15 hours at 50 °CISO 11357-2: 1999 °C 72-78 Glass Transition Temperature (DSC)
1 day at 25°C +4 hours at 100 °CISO 11357-2: 1999 °C 85-90 - Processing Recommendation
The temperature where gelation is being carried out should not be higher than necessary. A high gelation temperature induces shrinkage and generates internal stress within the part.
Storage & Handling
- Storage Conditions
- Provided that the components are stored in a dry place in their original, properly closed containers at the above mentioned storage temperatures they will have the shelf lives indicated on the labels.
- Partly emptied containers should be closed immediately after use.