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Solvay CYCOM® 5250-4 BMI Prepreg System with G30-500 Carbon Fiber
Categories: Polymer; Thermoset; Bismaleimide (BMI); Carbon Fiber/Thermoset Composite

Material Notes: 60 Volume % G30-500.

CYCOM® 5250-4 is a 350°F to 400°F (177°C to 204°C) curing bismaleimide resin with a service temperature range of -75°F to 400°F (-59°C to 204°C). CYCOM 5250-4 is specifically formulated for use in primary aircraft structures. In addition, a variety of secondary structural components can take advantage of the increased performance from using high-strain carbon fibers and the improved damage-resistance this system provides. CYCOM 5250-4 is available with either carbon fiber or glass fiber reinforcement in unidirectional tape, woven broadgood and roving forms.

Features & Benefits:

  • Short-term service temperature up to 450°F (232°C)
  • Superior hot/wet properties at 220°F to 375°F (104°C to 190°C)
  • Excellent toughness
  • Void-free laminates
  • High temperature resistance
  • Low thermal conductivity
  • Versatile cure
  • Excellent compression strength properties after impact
  • Shop life greater than 28 days at room temperature
  • Fluid/solvent resistant
Suggested Applications: Primary and secondary aircraft structure including:
  • Engine nacelles
  • Fuselage skins and stiffeners
  • Wing and stabilizer spars and skins
  • Other critical load-bearing components
Mechanical properties are reported for standard cure + standard post-cure

Information provided by Cytec, subsequently acquired by Solvay.

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Physical PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Density 1.25 g/ccNeat Resin; QC-PT-55
Volatiles 2.0 %
 
Mechanical PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Tensile Strength 320000 psi
@Temperature 24.0 °C
0°, G30-500; ASTM D3039
Tensile Modulus 141 GPa
@Temperature 24.0 °C
0°, G30-500
Flexural Strength 260000 psi
@Temperature 24.0 °C
0°, G30-500; ASTM D790
Flexural Modulus 124 GPa
@Temperature 24.0 °C
0°, G30-500; ASTM D790
Shear Strength 8500 psi
@Temperature 232 °C
0° Short Beam, G30-500; ASTM D2344
 18100 psi
@Temperature 191 °C
0° Short Beam, G30-500; ASTM D2344
 
Thermal PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
CTE, linear -1.62 µm/m-°C11 orientation, 5250-4 + IM7 unidirectional laminate
 30.1 µm/m-°C22 orientation, 5250-4 + IM7 unidirectional laminate
Maximum Service Temperature, Air 400 °FContinuous; depends on cure cycle
 450 °Fshort term; depends on cure cycle
Minimum Service Temperature, Air -75.0 °F
Glass Transition Temp, Tg 200 °CWet; QC-PT-22
 216 °CPost Cure: 177°C for 6 hrs
 249 °CPost Cure: 190°C for 6 hrs
 263 °CPost Cure: 210°C for 6 hrs
 282 °CPost Cure: 227°C for 6 hrs
 300 °CDry; QC-PT-22
 304 °CPost Cure: 243°C for 6 hrs
 
Processing PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Processing Temperature 350 - 400 °FCure Temperature - Autoclave
Gel Time 65.0 min
@Temperature 177 °C
in nitrogen atmosphere; QC-TP-87
Shelf Life >= 1.00 Month
@Temperature 72.0 °C
 >= 3.00 Month
@Temperature 4.44 °C
 >= 12.0 Month
@Temperature -17.8 °C

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