G10/FR-4 Glass Epoxy Properties

Physical, mechanical, thermal, electrical, and optical properties of G10/FR-4 glass epoxy

G10/FR-4 is a glass epoxy composite material that consists of glass fabric and electrical grade epoxy resin. It is flame retardant, has outstanding electrical properties, and is widely used as an insulator for electrical and electronic applications. G10/FR-4 Glass Epoxy is also used for mechanical applications when outstanding strength, stiffness, and excellent creep resistance are required.

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For a glossary of terms, see our Plastic Properties Descriptions.

 

TYPICAL PROPERTIES
  UNITS ASTM TEST  
Tensile Strength psi D638 38,000
Flexural Modulus of Elasticity psi D790 2,400,000
Izod Impact (notched) ft-lbs/in of notch D256 12.0
Heat Deflection Temperature (66psi / 264psi) °F D648 -
Water Absorption
(Immersion 24 hours)
% D570 -

 

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
  UNITS ASTM TEST  
Specific Gravity - D792 1.80
Water Absorption
(Immersion 24 hours)
% D570 -

 

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
  UNITS ASTM TEST  
Tensile Strength psi D638 38,000
Tensile Modulus of Elasticity psi D638 -
Tensile Elongation % D638 -
Flexural Strength psi D790 60,000
Flexural Modulus of Elasticity psi D790 2,400,000
Compressive Strength psi D695 55,000
Hardness scale as noted D785, D2240 M115
Izod Impact ft-lbs/in D256 12.0

 

THERMAL PROPERTIES
  UNITS ASTM TEST  
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion in/in/°F x 10-5 D696 -
Heat Deflection Temperature (66psi / 264psi) °F D648 -
Max Continuous Service Temperature In Air °F - 284

 

ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES
  UNITS ASTM TEST  
Dielectric Strength V/mil D149 -

 

OPTICAL PROPERTIES
  UNITS ASTM TEST  
Light Transmittance % D1003 -
Haze % D1003 -

 

OTHER
  UNITS ASTM TEST  
Coefficient of Friction - Dynamic -

Values may vary according to brand name. Please ask your Curbell Plastics representative for more specific information about an individual brand.

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