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TYPICAL PROPERTIES of TURCITE®

ASTM or UL test Property Turcite ® A Turcite ® X
PHYSICAL
D792 Density (lb/in³)
(g/cm³)
0.054
1.49
0.053
1.46
D570 Water Absorption, 24 hrs (%) 0.2 0.2
MECHANICAL
D638 Tensile Strength @ break (psi) 7,600 5,900
D638 Tensile Elongation at Break (%) 15 19
D790 Flexural Strength (psi) 11,000 8,000
D790 Flexural Modulus (psi) 350,000 335,000
D695 Compressive Strength (psi) 13,000 12,000
D785 Hardness, Rockwell M81 M63
D256 IZOD Impact Notched (ft-lb/in) 0.57 0.54
THERMAL
D696 Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion
(x 10-5 in./in./°F)
5.2 5.2
D648 Heat Deflection Temp (°F / °C)
at 264 psi
205 / 96 203 / 95
Max Operating Temp (°F / °C) 180 / 82 180 / 82
TRIBOLOGICAL
* Wear Factor @ 73°F (in/psi-fpm-hr) 43 x 10-10 30 x 10-10
* Coefficient of Friction, Dynamic (non-lubricated) 0.30 0.22
* Limiting PV @ 100 fpm (psi-fpm) 7,500 16,000

NOTE: The information contained herein are typical values intended for reference and comparison purposes only. They should NOT be used as a basis for design specifications or quality control. Contact us for manufacturers’ complete material property datasheets.