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| Thermoset | ||||
| Epoxy (EP) | ||||
| Property | Value in metric unit | Value in US unit | ||
| Density | 1.15 *10³ | kg/m³ | 71.8 | lb/ft³ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modulus of elasticity | 2.5 | GPa | 360 | ksi |
| Tensile strength | 60 | MPa | 8700 | psi |
| Elongation | 4 | % | 4 | % |
| Flexural yield strength | 120 | MPa | 17400 | psi |
| Compressive strength | 140 | MPa | 20300 | psi |
| Thermal expansion (20 ºC) | 50*10-6 | ºCˉ¹ | 28*10-6 | in/(in* ºF) |
| Thermal conductivity | 0.17 | W/(m*K) | 1.18 | BTU*in/(hr*ft²*ºF) |
| Specific heat capacity | 1100 | J/(kg*K) | 0.26 | BTU/(lb*ºF) |
| Maximum work temperature | 180 | ºC | 356 | ºF |
Applications: electrical molding, electrical circuits (reinforced with glass fiber), protective coating, pipe fittings, adhesive, rocket motors components (reinforced with glass-filament-wound), sinks, coating for wear resistant industrial floors, encapsulation.