Richlite is a premier manufacturer of paper-based fiber composites used for a variety of architectural, food service, recreational and industrial applications. All Richlite® materials are manufactured out of environmentally sustainable resources harvested from certified managed forests in North America. Richlite® is used for counter-tops, lab-tops, and rain-screen cladding (Richlite RainShadow).
Specifications
| Dielectric Strength ( V/mil ) | 150 |
|---|---|
| Thermal Conductivity ( Cal cm/cm² sec ºC ) | 0.00051 |
| Dielectric Constant | 9.24 |
| Dissipation Factor | 0.29 |
| Water Absorption (by Weight) ( % ) | 2.15 |
| Compressive Strength in Z Direction ( psi ) | 30000 |
| Compressive Strength in X Direction( psi ) | 18400 |
| Compressive Strength in Y Direction ( psi ) | 15900 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion in Z Direction ( µin/in.ºF ) | 45.9/73.5 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion in X Direction( µin/in.ºF ) | 5.2 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion in Y Direction ( µin/in.ºF ) | 12.8 |
| Tensile Strength in X Direction ( psi ) | 19200 |
| Tensile Strength in Y Direction ( psi ) | 13100 |
| Strain at Failure in X Direction ( % ) | 7.09 |
| Strain at Failure in Y Direction ( % ) | 7.15 |
| Strain at Failure in Z Direction | ≈ 20% |
| Flexural Strength (Face in Tension) in X Direction ( psi ) | 22000 |
| Flexural Strength (Face in Tension) in Y Direction ( psi ) | 17300 |
| Flexural Strength (Edge in Tension) in X Direction ( psi ) | 20400 |
| Flexural Strength (Edge in Tension) in Y Direction ( psi ) | 16100 |
| IZOD Impact (Face Impact) in X Direction ( ft. lb. Per Inch of Width ) | 2.48 |
| IZOD Impact (Face Impact) in Y Direction ( ft. lb. Per Inch of Width ) | 1.46 |
| IZOD Impact (Edge Impact) in X Direction ( ft. lb. Per Inch of Width ) | 0.68 |
| IZOD Impact (Edge Impact) in Y Direction ( ft. lb. Per Inch of Width ) | 0.62 |
| Abrasion Resistance Weight Loss per 1000revs | 0.0112% |
| Abrasion Resistance Wear per 1000revs ( in ) | 0.00011 |
| Coefficient of Friction (Unpolished) | 0.2 |
| Burning Rate | Very Slow |
| Aging | Improves Mechanical and Electrical Properties |
| Sunlight | Darkens Surface |
| Clarity | Opaque |
| Weak Acids | None to slight depending on Acid |
| Strong Acids | None to slight for reducing and organic decomposed by oxidizing acids |
| Weak Alkali | Slight to markecell nameepending on alkalinity |
| Strong Alkali | Decomposes |
| Organic Solvents | None |
| Metal Inserts | Inert |