CYTEC TECHNICAL DATA SHEET EPOXY RE CYCOM® 977-3 Epoxy Resin System DESCRIPTION CYCOM? 977-3 is a 350°F (177°C curing resin. Itis a toughened epoxy resin with 350°F (177°C) dry and 270°F (132°C) wet service capability. CYCOM 977-3 is formulated for autoclave or press molding and can be cured at 350°F (177°C) for six hours. Unidirectional tape and woven fabric impregnated with CYCOM 977-3 resin will retain tack for 21 days at 72°F (22°0.. Ithas a long mechanical out life suitable for fabrication of large structures. FEATURES & BENEFITS + 350°F (177°0) cure + Available on fabric and tape + 350°F (177°C) dry service temperature + 270°F (132°C) wet service temperature + Laminate and sandwich panel usage + Autoclave or press mold processing + Toughened epoxy using Cytec Engineered Materials’ proprietary “co-continuous” morphology + Impact resistance + Shelf life of 12 months at 0°F (18°C), 21 days at 72°F (22°C) SUGGESTED APPLICATIONS + Aircraft primary and secondary structure + Applications where impact resistance is critical + Applications where hot/wet performance is crucial www.cytec.comCHARACTERISTICS & PROPERTIES Figure 1 | Characteristic Viscosity Profile for CYCOM 977-3: Ramp Rate 2°C/minute 10,0004 1,000-4 2 100-4 S 4 amp rate of 2 per minute i 45 90 145 195 Temperature (°C) Table 1 | Typical Cured Neat Resin Properties? ‘Test Temperature Property m Room Temperature 250°F (121°C\/Wet ksi (MPa) 27 £03 (186 +21) : Flexural Strength’, ksi (MPa) 21 44 (144 + 30) 10.0.4 (70 = 3) Flexural Modulus’, msi (GPa) 0.55 +0.01 88 =0.07) 035 032.421) 6 c5, Jim 217 224 7 Kick, MParm’? 0.9 =0.08 5 RDS DMA Tg “c * @ 2 178 @ a 189, Tan Delta - 190 Density, g/cc 1.29 : Tested at 5*Cminute > Cured at 335° (178°C) for 6 hours » Wet = 7 days water immersion at 160°F (71°C) «+ Flexural testing performed using a3-point loading foture ata 16:1 SD ratio. 5 Kieand Gi tested using 3-point bending mode * NOTE: Tg data is not applicable for U.S, export control classification or licensing, For export-related information please contact us.Table 2 | Typical Prepreg Properties '5 Harness Satin (SHS) Standard Modulus Carbon Fiber [33 msi (228 GPa)] ‘Typical Cytec Engineered Materials Product Codes: CYCOM 977-3/5HS ASA 6K Mechanical Property “65°F (-55°Q | RoomTemperature | 250°F (121°) 0° Tensile Properties Strenath ksi (MPa) - 126 #24 (869 « 165) : Modulus, msi (GPa) : 9.8206 (6824) : 0° interlaminar Shear Properties Strength, ks (MPa) : 13220214) : Table 3 | Typical Unidirectional Tape Properties Intermediate Modulus Carbon Fiber [40 msi (276 GPa)] ‘Typical Cytec Engineered Materials Product Codes: CYCOM 977-3/IM7 12K Mechanical Property 65°F (55°C) | RoomTemperature | 250°F (121°C) Wet! Strength, ksi (MPa) 5 364 (2510) : Modulus, msi (GPa) : 23.5 (162) : Failure Strain, % : 1.46 : 0° Compression Properties Strength, ksi(MPa) - 244 (1682) 195 (1344) Modulus, msi (GPa) : 223 (154) 21.2 (146) 0° Flexural Properties Strength, ksi (MPa) : 256 (1765), 162(1117) Modulus, msi (GPa) : 21.7 (150) 21.2 (146) 0° interlaminar Shear Properties Strength, ksi (MPa) : 185.1276) 14086) Compression After Impact ™, ksi (MPa) : 28 (193.1) ei 1 Wet = 1 week immersion in 160° (71°C) water > 2515025 orientation » 270% impact levelsAPPLICATIONS NOTES Preparation for Laminate Curing Treat surfaces that lay-up will touch with a release agent. As each ply of material is positioned, work out any wrinkles or entrapped air with a paddle or roller before removing backing. Take care not to distort the material during lay-up. Insert a thermocouple into the lay-up near the center ply of the thickest edge section, outside the net trim line. To eliminate porosity, keep the resin under pressure during cure with the use of a compressible dam. Non-permeable {luorocarbon-coated fabric should be placed over the lay-up to protect the bag system in vacuum or autoclave cures. Install a vacuum bag by standard techniques. Insert at least two vacuum ports through the bag, connecting one to a vacuum source and the other, at a point furthest away from the source, to a calibrated vacuum gage. Position the part in the oven or autoclave and draw vacuum to check for bag or system leaks. Figure 2 shows the recommended lay-up for CYCOM 977-3 material. Figure 2 | Recommended Lay-up for CYCOM 977-3Recommended Cure Cycles ‘The following cure cycle is recommended for CYCOM 977-3 materials, Cure cycles should be tailored based on application. Figure 3 | Recommended Cure Cycle for CYCOM 977-3 400 ol 350" 10 fer hus 15-0 mi 360 oneeatec Moning demesne 3 no . Faw| f \ 260 3 2 ie 5 5 § 2 B20) 3 160 Below 14°F release presure 10 and remove part (temperature bse on logging Wet rcoT teh 0 — Lee 2a acne binant cr ag | op 55h rer fr at. ent vasa ago toner PRODUCT HANDLING AND SAFETY Gytec Engineered Materials recommends wearing clean, impervious gloves when working with epoxy resin systems to reduce skin contact and to avold contamination of the product, Materials Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and product labels are available upon request and can be obtained from any Cytec Engineered Materials Office, DISPOSAL OF SCRAP MATERIAL Disposal of scrap material should be in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.CONTACT INFORMATION (GLOBAL HEADQUARTERS for AEROSPACE MATERIALS. ‘Tempe, Arizona tel 480.730.2000 fax 480.730.2088 email custinfo@cyteccom NORTH AMERICA ‘Anaheim, California Greenville, Texas Havre de Grace, Maryland tel 71463039400 te) 903.457.8500 te) 410.939.1910 fax 714.666.4345, fox 903.457.8598 fox 410.939.8100 range, California Winona, Minnesota ’ Aircrae Products tel 714.639.2050 te! 507.454.3611 Anaheim, California fax 714532.4096 fox 507.452.8195 te) 714.632.8448 fox 714.632.7164 ‘tec Carbon Fiber Piedmont, South Carolina tel 8642775720 fax 864.299.9373, EUROPE Wrexham, United Kingdom Ostingen, Germany te) +84'1978.665200, te) 4497253930117 fax +44 1978.665222 fax 449 7253920102 asia Shanghai, china te) 48621,5746.8018 fax 48621°5746.2038 CLAM Ihedts ng ntormsin poe nh eat ue ean cul crrlld ape an econo be egrets ofthe tad Steed ‘ointment ata Beet pect spot on gic speedy fenton andes ec ‘lndrt under ahh hs postr ae tne ard wed ec na gate te pers pode wll ne th oh rte Se cuipee Ho geste a ran [Powded thatthe roa Paneer aspect att prove ec cna ny ayn specter ade sy pry oe and ston tan rah fecha the gh ta hange ay dns orarmaion when acd sortie latent prope of errepectne ne.