Quartzel® fiber is a homogeneous, non-porous, continuous, amorphous, ultra-pure silica glass with a SiO2 content ≥ 99.95%. Quartzel® chopped strands are produced from either 9µm or 14µm Quartzel® rovings which are chopped to a pre-determined length.
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Quartzel® Chopped Strands
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Main properties
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Low loss material
Dk = 3.74 & Df = 0.0002 at 10 GHz.
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Low thermal expension and resistance to thermal shock
CTE= 0.54 10-6 K-1.
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Ablative material
Above 1600 °C and extreme heat flow.
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Density
Density= 2.2
10% lighter than e-glass. -
High elongation
Maximum elongation ε= 7.7%.
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Low shrinkage at HT
Shrinkage after exposure of 1000h at 1000°C < 1.5%.
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Product portfolio
Products
Available sizing
Carton dimensions (mm)
Quantity per carton
Based on ISO 2078 (Europe) US customary system QS1318 (Worldwide)
QS13-QPC1 (US Only)QSCY1 (Worldwide) C9 33 - 6 mm 300 6 mm ● ● L 650 x W 650 x H 650
5 kg
C9 33 - 12 mm 300 12 mm ● ● C14 80 - 6 mm 125 6 mm ● ● C14 80 - 12 mm 125 12 mm ● ● -
Available sizings
- QS1318 and QS13-QPC1 are multipurpose high performance direct sizings, recommended for most textile processes and composite applications. They can be used with thermoset resins and among others : Phenolic, Epoxy, BMI, etc..
- QSCY1 sizing is designed specifically for optimized compatibility with cyanate ester resin systems.
*Sizing is the chemical agent which aims at protecting the yarns in textile processes as well as providing chemical compatibility with resin matrix in composites.
- QS1318 and QS13-QPC1 are multipurpose high performance direct sizings, recommended for most textile processes and composite applications. They can be used with thermoset resins and among others : Phenolic, Epoxy, BMI, etc..
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Dual-use
Dual-use disclaimer: Quartzel®products are all classified as a dual-use commodity by the European and US authorities. Therefore, an export license is required to export these goods to some countries. Our team will support you in this process. Read more about it here.
