MICA
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TYPICAL PROPERTIES of MICA

NOTE: All values are average test results from typical production material. No warranty is implied or guaranteed and testing is recommended for each application.

TYPICAL PROPERTIES of MICA  (values dependent on specific grade of material)
Physical Properties           Test Method   Typical Value

MICA Content                  IEC 371-2     90
Bond Content                  IEC-371-2     10
Density G/cm                  IEC-371-2     2.15-2.25
Density Lbs/in                IEC-371-2     0.167-0.175
Heat Resistance
  Continuous Service (º F)                  932-1292
  Intermittent service (º F)                1472-1832
Edge Strength (Lbs/mil)       In house      .505-.953
Tensile Strength N/mm         ISO 527       100-150
Tensile Strength PSI          ISO 527       14,500-21,750
Flexural Strength N/mm        ISO 178       150-200
Flexural Strength PSI         ISO 178       21,750-33,350
Water Absorption              ISO 62        <1
Dielectric Strength (/mil)    IEC 243       >500
Resistance 13º F (O x inch)   IEC 93        >400
Resistance 1022º F (O x inch) IEC 93        >398
Heat Loss at 932º F (%)       IEC 371-2     <1
Heat Loss at 1292º F (%)      IEC 371-2     <2
Thermal expansion   
  Perpendicular to layer (10-6/K)           100
  Parallel to layer (10-6/K)                 10

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