Hexply M18/1: Product Data

HexPly M18/1
180C curing epoxy matrix
Product Data
Description
HexPly M18/1 is a high performance, self extinguishing, tough epoxy matrix for use in primary aerospace
structures. It exhibits low moisture absorption at saturation.
HexPly M18/1 is a toughened epoxy resin system supplied with unidirectional and woven carbon fibres.
HexPly M18/1 was developed as a controlled flow system to operate in environments up to 135C.
Benefits and Features

Hot melt chemistry (nominal 180C cure)

Self extinguishing
Very high temperature wet performances (135C wet continuous service temperature)
Low moisture absorption (0.74% after 1 week at 70C 95% relative humidity (RH) and 3 weeks at 70C
85% RH, measured on carbon fibre laminate)
Flexible cure cycle (from 135C to 210C with or without post-cure)
Specific cure cycle for vacuum bag
Resin Matrix Properties

Viscosity
Gel Time
80
Gel Time (minutes)
Viscosity E* (Ea.S)
1.E+04
1.E+03
1.E+02
1.E+01
1.E+00
50
100
150
Temperature (C)
200
250
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
Typical Neat Resin Data

Colour Orange
Density
1.22 g/cm3
Glass Transition Temperature Tg Dry
196 C
Glass Transition Temperature Tg wet
14 days in water @70C
165 C
Tensile Strength
66 MPa
Tensile Modulus
4.2 GPa
Tensile Strain
1.58 %
Poisson Ratio
0.40%
Linear coefficient of thermal expansion
55.10-6 K-1
Fracture toughness, K1c
0.93 MPa.m
Strain energy release rate, G1C
230 J/m2
140
150
160
170
Temperature (C)
180
HexPly M18/1
Prepreg Properties HexPly M18/1 UD and Woven Carbon Prepregs
Physical Properties

Units
42% G947
43% G939

UD
Fabric
3

Fibre Density
g/cm 1.78
1.78

Filament count/tow

3000
3000

Resin Density
g/cm3 1.22
1.22
2

Fibre areal weight
g/m
160
220

Nominal Cured Ply Thickness
mm
0.165
0.227

Nominal Fibre Volume
%
55
55
Mechanical Properties

Test
Standard
Units
Temp (C)
Condition
42% G947

UD Fabric

0 Tensile
Strength

90 Tensile
EN2561
MPa

MPa
-55
RT
135
RT
Dry
Dry
Wet
Dry
1750
1750
1700
55
Strength

0 Tensile
Modulus

EN2561
GPa

-55
RT
135

Dry
Dry
Wet

90 Tensile
Modulus

0 Compression
Strength

GPa

EN2850
MPa
Type A

RT

-55
RT
135

Dry

Dry
Dry
Wet

90 Compression
Strength

0 Compression
Modulus

MPa

EN2850
GPa
Type A

RT

-55
RT
135

Dry

Dry
Dry
Wet

RT

RT
75
135

RT
75
135
Dry

Dry
Wet
Wet

Dry
Wet
Wet
90 Compression

GPa
Modulus

0 ILSS
EN2563
MPa
(Short beam shear)

In-plane Shear
EN6031
MPa

Strength

43% G939
750
800
800
800
127
128
133
67
65
67
9.3

67
1500
1200
750
850
800
500
220

800
121
121
121
62
64
63
10.2

62
95
65
50
70
56
40
95
90
70
100
85
65
Wet : 1 week at 70C 95% relative humidity (RH) and 3 weeks at 70C 85% RH
These are values obtained on a 55% fibre volume content laminate (i.e. a cured ply thickness of approx. 0.165mm with G947 and 0.227 mm with G939).
180C curing epoxy matrix
Curing Conditions
Monolithic Parts (autoclave)
Temperature
4 to 7 bars
2H 180C
2C/min
1 H 80C
1H 100C (optional)
2C/min
2C/min
-0.8 bars
Sandwich parts (autoclave)

Temperature
Pressure
Vacuum
2 bars
2H 180C
2C/min
1 H 80C
1H 100C (optional)
2C/min
2C/min
-0.8 bars
Vacuum bag cycle (monolithic and sandwich parts):

Temperature
2H 180C
2C/min
2 H 120C
2C/min
2C/min
-0.8 bars
HexPly M18/1
Prepreg Storage Life
Tack Life:
Out Life:
Shelf Life:
13 days at RT (23)
15 days at RT (23C)
12 months at -18C (from date of manufacture)
Definitions:
Tack Life:
The time, at room temperature, during which prepreg retains enough tack for easy

component lay-up.
Out Life:
The maximum accumulated time allowed at room temperature between removal from the

freezer and cure.
Shelf Life:
The maximum storage for HexPly Prepreg, upon receipt by the customer, when stored

continuously, in a sealed moisture-proof bag, at -18C.To accurately establish the exact

expiry date, consult the box label.

HexPly M18/1 prepregs should be stored as received in a cool dry place or in a refrigerator. After removal
from refrigerator storage, prepreg should be allowed to reach room temperature before opening the
polyethylene bag, thus preventing condensation (A full reel in its packaging can take up to 48 hours).
Important
All information is believed to be accurate but is given without acceptance of liability. Users should make their own
assessment of the suitability of any product for the purposes required. All sales are made subject to our standard terms
of sale which include limitations on liability and other important terms.
Copyright Hexcel Corporation
Publication FTA274b (Jan 2015)
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HexPly M18/1

180C curing epoxy matrix

Hot melt chemistry (nominal 180C cure)

Resin Matrix Properties

Typical Neat Resin Data

180C curing epoxy matrix

Sandwich parts (autoclave)

Vacuum bag cycle (monolithic and sandwich parts):

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n HexTOOL composite tooling material

For US quotes, orders and product information call toll-free 1-800-688-7734

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