Lytex 4179

Category: Epoxy , Epoxy; Epoxide
Manufacturer: Quantum Composites Inc.
Trademark: Lytex
Fillers: -
Ports: Qinzhou, Shekou, Shanghai, Ningbo
Delivery Terms FOB, CIF, DAP, DAT, DDP
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Lytex 4179 is a high-performance, 3K tow carbon fiber (PAN) reinforced epoxy sheet molding compound designed for military and aerospace structural applications requiring excellent mechanical properties, retention of properties at elevated temperatures, good chemical resistance, and low density. It is a shorter fiber length version of Lytex 4149
General Information
Filler / Reinforcement
  • Carbon fiber reinforced material, 55% filler by weight
Features
  • Good chemical resistance
Uses
  • Aerospace applications
  • Military application
Appearance
  • Black
Forms
  • SMC-Sheet Molding Compound
PhysicalNominal ValueUnitTest Method
Specific Gravity 1.45g/cm³ASTM D792
Molding Shrinkage - Flow 0.0%ASTM D955
MechanicalNominal ValueUnitTest Method
Tensile Modulus 48300MPaASTM D638
Tensile Strength 221MPaASTM D638
Flexural Modulus 33100MPaASTM D790
Flexural Strength 448MPaASTM D790
Compressive Modulus 31700MPaASTM D695
Compressive Strength 269MPaASTM D695
Shear Modulus 13100MPaASTM D732
Shear Strength 193MPaASTM D732
ImpactNominal ValueUnitTest Method
Notched Izod Impact 910J/mASTM D256
ThermosetNominal ValueUnit
Shelf Life (-12°C)26wk
Demold Time (138°C)5.0 - 10min
Additional Information
The values reported as Shear Modulus, ASTM D732, and Shear Strength, ASTM D732, were tested in accordance with ASTM D5379 in the in-plane direction.
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