G-5 laminate datasheet
Glass melamine. Melamine resin on woven glass, qualified to MIL-I-24768/8.
At a glance
- NEMA grade
- G-5
- Family
- Glass melamine
- Resin
- Melamine
- Reinforcement
- Woven glass
- MIL-I-24768
- MIL-I-24768/8
- IPC-4101
- Not applicable
Characteristics. High mechanical strength, high arc and heat resistance, self extinguishing, excellent electrical properties under dry and humid conditions.
Material page: Glass melamine.
Sheet properties
Per NEMA, based on .500" sheet. Breakdown voltage kV; impact ft-lb/in; flexural strength ×1000 psi; bonding strength lb; water absorption %.
| Property | G-5 |
|---|---|
| Min. Breakdown Voltage | 23.5 |
| Max. Permitivity @ 1MHz | 8.5 |
| Max. Dissipation Factor @1 MHz | 0.020 |
| Min. Arc Resistance | 180 |
| Min. Izod Impact Strength (lengthwise) | 9.0 |
| Min. Izod Impact Strength (crosswise) | 6.0 |
| Min. Flexual Strength (lengthwise) | 31.2 |
| Min. Flexual Strength (crosswise) | 28.5 |
| Min. Bonding Strength | 1570 |
| Max. Water Absorbtion | 1.50% |
Standard rod diameters
Sizes other than standard can be furnished on request. Closer tolerances quoted on request.
| Grade | Diameters (inches) | Tolerance | Length | Color | Specifications |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G-5 | 1/16 3/32 1/8 5/32 3/16 7/32 1/4 9/32 5/16 3/8 7/16 1/2 9/16 5/8 3/4 7/8 1″ 1 1/8 1 1/4 1 3/8 1 1/2 1 5/8 1 3/4 2″ | 1/16″ to 1 1/4″ diameter inclusive +/- .001. 1 3/8″ diameter and over +/- .003. Closer tolerance quoted on request. | 4 foot nominal. Special lengths quoted on request. | Natural color only. | Grade G-5 glass melamine rod meets or exceeds all requirements of Military Specification Mil-I-24768, Type GMG. Grade G-9 glass melamine rod meets or exceeds all requirements of Military Specification Mil-I-24768, Type GME. |
Available forms
PDF technical data sheet and SDS
Other grades in this family
Values are NEMA LI 1 minimums and maximums based on 0.500-inch sheet unless stated. They describe the grade, not a lot; certified values ship with the order on request.