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Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- RTU Product Type
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Ready-to-Use Product Features
- Product Features
- Laminating system with low viscosity and high flexibility
- Easily adjustable reactivity through use of different hardeners
- Long pot life of XB 3403 facilitates the production of very large industrial parts
- Can be processed via Vacuum infusion, Resin Transfer Moulding (RTM, SCRIMP), Wet lay-up, and Filament Winding
Applications & Uses
- Composites Processing Methods
- Product End Uses
- Markets
- Applications
Properties
- Physical Form
- Notes
Gel Time : The values shown are for small amounts of pure resin/hardener mix. In composite structures the gel time can differ significantly from the given values depending on the fibre content and the laminate thickness.
Typical Cure Cycles2 24 h at 104°F
or 15 h at 122°F or 8 h at 176°F 2In order to obtain the optimum mechanical properties, it is necessary to Cure/ post- Cure at elevated temperature. The optimum Cure Cycle has to be determined case by case, depending on the processing and the economic requirements.
Technical Details & Test Data
- 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.
- Typical Physical Properties
Unless otherwise stated, the data were determined with Typical production batches using standard test methods. They are Typical values only, and do not constitute a product specification.
Properties of Cured, neat Formulation
Property Test Method Value Glass Transition Temperature, °F, Cure:8 days 73°F IEC 1006, DSC, 10 K/min 120 - 127 Glass Transition Temperature Cure:20 h 104°F IEC 1006, DSC, 10 K/min 117 - 124 Glass Transition Temperature Cure:15 h 122°F IEC 1006, DSC, 10 K/min 124 - 131 Glass Transition Temperature Cure:10 h 140°F IEC 1006, DSC, 10 K/min 131 - 138 Glass Transition Temperature Cure:8 h 176°F IEC 1006, DSC, 10 K/min 154 - 164 Glass Transition Temperature: 4 h 212°F IEC 1006, DSC, 10 K/min 154 - 164 Flexural strength, kpsi Cure:15 h 122°F ISO 178 15.7 - 17.1 Flexural strength, kpsi Cure:8 h 176°F ISO 178 15.1 - 16.7 Ultimate flexural elongation, %, 15 h 122°F ISO 178 10.2 - 11.3 Ultimate flexural elongation, %, 8 h 176°F ISO 178 10.7 - 11.6 Flexural modulus, kpsi, 15 h 122°F ISO 178 432 - 457 Flexural modulus, kpsi, 8 h 176°F ISO 178 400 - 435 Tensile strength, kpsi, Cure:15 h 122°F ISO 527 9.4 - 10.2 Tensile strength, kpsi, Cure:8 h 176°F ISO 527 9.1 - 9.7 Ultimate tensile elongation, %, 15 h 122°F ISO 527 6.6 - 7.3 Ultimate tensile elongation, %, 8 h 176°F ISO 527 7.3 - 7.8 Tensile modulus, kpsi, 15 h 122°F ISO 527 444 - 470 Tensile modulus, kpsi, 8 h 176°F ISO 527 413 - 442 Water Absorption, immersion, % wt., 1 day water 73°F ISO 62 0.1 - 0.2 Water Absorption, immersion, % wt., 10 days water 73°F ISO 62 0.4 - 0.6 Properties of Cured, Reinforced Formulation*
Property Test Method Value Unit Flexural strength ISO 178 13.1 - 16.0 kpsi Ultimate flexural elongation ISO 178 2.2 - 3.0 % Flexural modulus ISO 178 5800 - 6355 kpsi Interlaminar Shear Strength ASTM D 2344 7.7 - 8.3 kpsi *All samples Cured for 8 h at 176°F.
Storage & Handling
- Storage Conditions
- ARALDITE® LY 564 Resin 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 5 years (from date of manufacture). The product should not be exposed to direct sunlight. Like many liquid epoxy resins,
- ARALDITE® LY 564 may crystallize when stored below room temperature. Heating the resin to 60 - 70°C (140-160°F) for several hours, preferably in a water bath, will reliquify it and restore its original properties.
- HARDENER XB 3403 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 (from date of manufacture). The product should not be exposed to direct sunlight.