Physical Properties

HD

MP

LW

SP

Density, dry, pcf

99

90

69

94

Moisture Content, normal, %

6

8

12

5

Modulus of Rupture, psi, MD

CMD

4000

2900

3400

2300

1880

1300

2300

1700

Modulus of Elasticity, psi x106

2.0

1.0

580

1.4

Tensile Strength, psi, MD

(Parallel to surface) CMD

2100

1100

1850

1000

580

430

NA

NA

Compressive Strength, psi

5800

5500

NA

NA

Impact Strength, lb-ft/ft2

230

230

137

171

Water Absorption, %, oven dry - saturation

9-15

24

48

25

Thermal Conductivity, BTU-in/ft2, hr, °F

1.7

1.7

1.3

1.5

Coefficient of Thermal Expansion, in/in, °F, x10-6

68 °F - 212 °F

5.0

5.6

3.9

3.9

Moisture Movement, in/ft

Oven dry - saturation

.048

0.054

0.042

0.035

Surface Burning Characteristcs, Class I

Flame spread

Smoke developed

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Continuous Maximum Temperature, °F

250

250

250

250

Non-combustible

ASTM

E 136

NA

ASTM

E 136

NA

Properties based on 1/4" (HD, MP, LW) and 5/16" (SP) material


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