Toray BTCy-2
PRODUCT DATA SHEET
DESCRIPTION
Toray BTCy-2 is our lowest dielectric cyanate ester prepreg resin system. This resin system is valued in high-energy
microwave applications due to the low loss tangent.
FEATURES
f Low microcracking and outgassing
f Toray’s lowest dielectric resin
f Ideal for high-energy radome structure
PRODUCT TYPE TYPICAL NEAT RESIN PROPERTIES
177°C (350°F) Cure Cyanate Ester Polymer Tg 191°C (375°F)
Moisture
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS Absorption
0.6% at 100°C (212°F) saturation*
fAircraft
Dielectric Constant 2.7 (10 GHz)
fSpacecraft
Loss Tangent 0.001 (10 GHz)
fUltra-low loss radomes and antennae
fRadar transparent structures GIC Value 1.4 in-lb/in2
fLow outgassing applications
* Moisture Absorption: 0.2%–0.3% (Quartz at 60% Vf) at saturation
fLow loss castings for horns and lenses
in boiling water
fHigh performance electronic substrates
SERVICE TEMPERATURE
SHELF LIFE 149°C (300°F) (Continuous)
Out Life: 14 days at 25°C (77°F) 182°C (360°F) (Short Term)
Frozen Storage Life: 6 months at -18°C (< 0°F)
Out life is the maximum time allowed at room temperature
before cure.
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PRODUCT DATA SHEET
ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES OF COMPOSITE LAMINATES
C/X Band Ku/K Band Ka Band Q & U Band
BTCy-2/4581 Quartz
8–18 GHz 18–26.5 GHz 26.5–40 GHz 40–60 GHz
Dielectric Constant 3.17 3.13 3.14 3.12
Loss Tangent < 0.010* < 0.010* < 0.010* < 0.010*
* The loss tangent under focused beam testing is only accurate to 0.010. This material is less than 0.010. This material represents one of Toray’s best for high energy
radome applications.
BTCy-2/7781 Fg 1.0 MHz
Dielectric Constant 4.40
Loss Tangent 0.002
LAMINATE DATA–7781 FG REINFORCEMENT, 300gsm FAW
Property Condition Method Results
Tensile Strength 0° RTD ASTM D 3039 490 MPa 71 ksi
Tensile Modulus 0° RTD ASTM D 3039 22 GPa 3.2 Msi
Compressive Strength 0° RTD ASTM D 695 469 MPa 68 ksi
Compressive Modulus 0° RTD ASTM D 695 22 GPa 3.2 Msi
Flexural Strength 0° RTD ASTM D 7264 607 MPa 88 ksi
Flexural Modulus 0° RTD ASTM D 7264 21 GPa 3 Msi
Short Beam Shear Strength RTD ASTM D 2344 62 MPa 9 ksi
LAMINATE DATA–4581 AQIII WOVEN FABRIC REINFORCEMENT, 300gsm FAW
Property Condition Method Results
Tensile Strength 0° RTD ASTM D 3039 749 MPa 109 ksi
Tensile Modulus 0° RTD ASTM D 3039 25.5 GPa 3.7 Msi
Compressive Strength 0° RTD ASTM D 695 747 MPa 108 ksi
Compressive Modulus 0° RTD ASTM D 695 28.3 GPa 4.1 Msi
Flexural Strength 0° RTD ASTM D 7264 834 MPa 121 ksi
Flexural Modulus 0° RTD ASTM D 7264 21.4 GPa 3.1 Msi
Short Beam Shear Strength RTD ASTM D 2344 69.4 MPa 10.1 ksi
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PRODUCT DATA SHEET
Cure Cycle
400°F Hold at 177°C (350°F) for 90 minutes minimum.
(temperature based on lagging thermocouple)
300°F • Apply 25 inHg vaccuum minimum.
Cool down at • Apply 40–50 psig pressure to autoclave.
3°–6°C (5°–10°F)
Heat up at 1°–3°C Post cure: Heat at 1.5°–3°C (3°–5°F)/min. to 215°C (420°F) for 120 minutes
(2°–5°F) min. minimum, cool at 3°–6°C (5°–10°F) to 82°C (180°F) and remove.
200°F
Below 71°C (160°F),
release pressure and remove.
(temperature based on lagging thermocouple)
100°F
TIME
TYPICAL COMPOSITE LAMINATE STACKING SEQUENCE
List of Materials
1. Tool – aluminum, steel, Invar, composite (tool plates must be release coated or film covered).
2. Release coat or film – Frekote 700NC or 770NC, FEP, TEDLAR
Lay-up part using standard debulking procedures
3. Silicone edge dams for cure – slightly thicker than laminate
4. Laminate
5. Release coat or film – Frekote 700NC or 770NC, FEP, TEDLAR
6. Caul plate – aluminum, steel, Invar, silicone rubber sheet (metal caul plates must be release coated or wrapped)
7. 2.2 oz/yd2 polyester breather, 1 or more
8. Vacuum bag
9. Vacuum sealant
10. Glass yarn string (alternatively or additionally breather may wrap over top of dam to contact edge)
Follow the provided Toray Advanced Composites cure cycle for the particular resin system.
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