ISO 9001:2015 Certified | Cage Code: 7L0f6

TYPICAL PROPERTIES of  MACOR®MGC

ASTM or UL test Property Macor® MGC
PHYSICAL
D792 Density (lb/in³)
(g/cm³)
0.091
2.52
D570 Water Absorption, 24 hrs (%) 0.01
MECHANICAL
D695 Compressive Strength (psi) 50,000
D790 Flexural Strength (psi) 13,600
Modulus of Elasticity (psi) 9,700,000
Shear Modulus (psi) 3,700,000
Poisson’s Ratio 0.29
D785 Hardness, Rockwell A48
THERMAL
D696 Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion
(x 10-6 in./in./°F)
5.20
D648 Heat Deflection Temp (°F / °C)
at 264 psi
240 / 116
D3418 Melting Temperature (°F / °C) none
Max Operating Temp (°F / °C) 1832 / 1000
C177 Thermal Conductivity
(BTU-in/ft²-hr-°F)
(x 10-4 cal/cm-sec-°C)
10.16
34.9
UL94 Flammability Rating none
ELECTRICAL
D149 Dielectric Strength (V/mil) short time, 1/8″ thick 1000
D150 Dielectric Constant at 1 KHz 6.03
D150 Dissipation Factor at 60 Hz
D257 Volume Resistivity (ohm-cm)at 50% RH > 1016

NOTE: The information contained herein are typical values intended for reference and comparison purposes only. They should NOT be used as a basis for design specifications or quality control. Contact us for manufacturers’ complete material property datasheets.