A.11.1. REDUX
312
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PRODUCT |
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Type |
Adhesive film, structural, unsupported. |
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Chemical Composition |
Epoxy, modified. |
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Manufacturer |
Hexcel Composites Ltd. Duxford,
Cambridge
CB2 4QD UK |
Tel: +44 (0)1223 833 141 Fax: www.hexcel.com www.hexcelcomposites.com |
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EXPERIENCE & AVAILABILITY |
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Development Status |
Commercial Product |
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Cost Range |
Medium |
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Lot Reproducibility |
Good |
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Space Experience |
Good |
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GENERAL PROPERTIES (Physical,
Mechanical, Thermal, Electrical, Optical) |
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Nature |
Typical Value |
Remarks |
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Mass per Unit Area |
300 gm-2 |
Manufacturer’s Data |
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Tensile Shear Strength |
43 MPa |
Manufacturer’s Data (@ 24°C) |
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Tensile Peel Strength |
48.6 N.cm-1 |
Manufacturer’s Data (@ 24°C) |
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Flatwise Tensile Strength |
9.1 MPa |
Manufacturer’s Data (@ 24°C) |
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Shelf Life |
3 Months 12 Months |
Manufacturer’s Data (@ 24°C) Manufacturer’s Data (@ -18°C) |
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PROPERTIES RELEVANT TO SPACE USE |
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Nature |
Typical Value |
Type of Test |
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Temperature Range |
-55°C to +120°C. |
Long Term |
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Outgassing |
TML = 1.1%, RML =0.4%, CVCM = 0.05% |
ECSS-Q-70-02 |
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Flammability |
Fail (21% O2) |
NASA NHB 8060-1B |
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SPECIAL RECOMMENDATIONS |
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Recommended cure is 90 mins. at 120°C or 60 mins. at
130°C. ·
A lighter version of the film exists under the name
312L (150 gm-2 ) and 312UL (100 gm-2 ). ·
The same adhesive exists as supported film under the
name 312/5 (knitted Nylon carrier). ·
Primer REDUX 112 may be used with this adhesive. ·
Where high temperatures (175°C, short term) are
expected, REDUX 319 is recommended. ·
Quality control test according to ECSS-Q-70-02 is
recommended. |
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