Solvay CYCOM® 5250-4 RTM BMI Resin, Composite with IM7-6K-4HS Fabric

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Solvay CYCOM® 5250-4 RTM BMI Resin, Composite with IM7-6K-4HS Fabric
Categories:	Polymer; Thermoset; Bismaleimide (BMI); Carbon Fiber/Thermoset Composite
Material Notes:	CYCOM® 5250-4 RTM is a true one-part homogeneous BMI resin developed specifically for the resin transfer molding (RTM) process. It reaches very low viscosity during transfer and maintains a low viscosity for several hours, thus providing the maximum capability to fabricate complex parts. Laminates fabricated from CYCOM 5250-4 RTM are capable of service temperatures up to 400°F (204°C), but its toughness and processability make it an ideal material for 180°F (82°C) temperature applications where epoxies are commonly used. CYCOM 5250-4 RTM offers the highest open hole compression (OHC) value of any organic matrix resin while providing the highest level of toughness available in an RTM capable matrix resin. Features & Benefits: Excellent toughness Maximum continuous service temperature up to 400°F (204°C) Superior hot/wet properties at 160 to 375°F (71 to190°C) Low viscosity during processing Low-tack, solid at room temperature provides ease of handling Low thermal conductivity Versatile cure, can be cured at 400°F (204°C) for 2 hours Out-time greater than 60 days at room temperature True one-part formulation Fully compatible CYCOM 5240-4 RTM low resin content prepregs and CYCOM 782 RTM bindercoated fabrics are available for preform manufacture Applications: Wing stabilizer spars Fuselage skins and stiffeners Low operating temperature, critical load-bearing components Engine components Mechanical properties for composites with 58% fiber volume IM7-6K-4HS carbon fiber fabric, after standard cure + postcure unless otherwise noted. Information provided by Cytec, subsequently acquired by Solvay.
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Available Properties

Water Absorption, Neat resin after 400°F cure (no postcure)
Water Absorption, Neat resin after standard cure + postcure
Tensile Strength, Open hole, wet
Tensile Strength, Open hole
Tensile Modulus, Open hole
Tensile Modulus, Open hole, wet
Flexural Strength, Fill 90° Direction, wet
Flexural Strength, Warp 0° Direction, wet
Flexural Strength, Fill 90° Direction
Flexural Strength, Warp 0° Direction
Flexural Modulus, Fill 90° Direction, wet
Flexural Modulus, Fill 90° Direction
Flexural Modulus, Warp 0° Direction, wet
Flexural Modulus, Warp 0° Direction
Compressive Strength, Cure 350°F (177°C) for 6 hours, 216° C Tg, after Impact 1500 in-lb/in
Compressive Strength, Cure 470°F (243°C) for 6 hours, 293° C Tg, after Impact 1500 in-lb/in
Compressive Strength, Cure 440°F (227°C) for 6 hours, 282° C Tg, after Impact 1500 in-lb/in
Compressive Strength, Cure 375°F (191°C) for 4 hours, 249° C Tg, after Impact 1500 in-lb/in
Compressive Strength, after 1500 in-lb/in impact
Compressive Strength, Cure 400°F (204°C) for 2 hours, 252° C Tg, after Impact 1500 in-lb/in
Compressive Strength, Cure 410°F (210°C) for 6 hours, 263° C Tg, after Impact 1500 in-lb/in
Shear Strength, Short beam, Warp 0° Direction, wet
Shear Strength, Short beam, Warp 0° Direction
Maximum Service Temperature, Air, continuous
Glass Transition Temp, Tg, Cure 204°C for 2 hrs-no postcure, wet
Glass Transition Temp, Tg, Standard Cure+Standard Postcure, wet
Glass Transition Temp, Tg, Cure 204°C for 2 hrs-no postcure, dry
Glass Transition Temp, Tg, Standard Cure+Standard Postcure, dry
Processing Temperature, Standard Cure. Standard post cure is 440°F for 4 hours
Processing Temperature, optional cure (no postcure)
Gel Time
Shelf Life, sealed container

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Manufacturer Notes:
Solvay, former Rhodia Engineering Plastics

Category Notes
Plastic

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