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Re: G10



Tesla List wrote:

> Original Poster: "Brian H Le Page" <b.h.le-page-at-surrey.ac.uk>
>
> Hi all
>
> I have been trying to find out what the English equivalent name for G10 is.
> Nobody in the composites group here has heard of it.  Could someone please
> post a description and specification.  All I have gathered so far is that it
> is a phenolic composite.  Can anyone confirm/deny this?  What is the
> reinforcement? What are it's mechanical properties?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Dr B
>
> Dr Brian H Le Page
> Composites Research Group
> School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering
> University of Surrey
> Guildford
> GU2 5XH
> Tel +44 (0)1483 300800 ext 2439

Brian,

The listing for G-10 in my book is:

G-10:     Phenolic Plastic Composite

Mil-spec: Mil-P-18177

Type: GEE

Special features:
Epoxy, medium glass cloth. High translucency, best electricals in dry or humid
conditions.

I hope this info helps.

Ed Wingate RATCB