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| Thermoset | ||||
| Phenolics (PF) | ||||
| Property | Value in metric unit | Value in US unit | ||
| Density | 1.40 *10³ | kg/m³ | 87.4 | lb/ft³ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modulus of elasticity (flexural) | 8.3 | GPa | 1200 | ksi |
| Tensile strength | 50 | MPa | 7000 | psi |
| Elongation | 1 | % | 1 | % |
| Flexural strength | 69 | MPa | 10000 | psi |
| Thermal expansion (20 ºC) | 40*10-6 | ºCˉ¹ | 22*10-6 | in/(in* ºF) |
| Maximum work temperature | 120 | ºC | 250 | ºF |
Applications: wiring devices, lamps holders, switchboards, bottle caps, automotive parts, plugs and switches, handles on kitchen utensils (filled with mineral fibers), motor housings, welding tongs, ashtrays.