HexPly® 3501-6

High strength, damage-resistant, structural epoxy matrix

Product Data Sheet

Description
3501-6 is an amine cured epoxy resin system supplied with unidirectional or woven carbon or glass fibers.
Typical reinforcement is continuous AS4 carbon filaments. 3501-6 was developed to operate in a temperature
environment of up to 350°F (177°C). AS4/3501-6 is recommended for general purpose structural applications.

Features
¥¥Service Temperature up to 350°F (177°C)

¥¥Damage-Resistant System

¥¥350°F (177°C) Cure

Neat Resin Properties

Density 1.265 gm/cc
Tg dry 6 hr 350°F (177°C) cure 410°F (210°C)
Tg wet 6 hr 350°F (177°C) cure 304°F (151°C)
Tensile strength 6.6 ksi
Tensile modulus 0.615 msi
Tensile elongation 1.10%
Shear strength 7.0 ksi
Shear elongation to failure 1.95%
Flexural modulus 484 ksi
Poisson’s ratio 36.50%
Strain energy release rate, G1C 0.733 in-lb/in2
Gel time @ 350°F (177°C) 4–10 minutes
Minimum viscosity 4.0 Poise
Coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE)
RT–163°F (RT–73°C) 21.1 x 106/°F
160–250°F (71–121°C) 24.4 x 106/°F
250–350°F (121–177°C) 33.3 x 106/°F

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Product Data Sheet

Physical Properties
AS4 A185CSW A193P A280-5H A370-8H
% Resin content 32–45 32–45 32–45 32–45 32–45
Areal weight GSM 150 185 193 280 370
Prepreg % Volatiles 1.5 max 1.5 max 1.5 max 1.5 max 1.5 max
% Flow 12–32 12–32 12–32 12–32 12–32
Gel time @ 350°F (177°C) 6–12 6–12 6–12 6–12 6–12
Cured thickness per ply (in) 5.2 mils 7.5 mils 7.7 mils 10.0 mils 14.0 mils
Laminate
Fiber volume 62% 58% 58% 58% 58%

Mechanical Properties
Property Temp °F (°C) Condition AS4 A185CSW A193P A280-5H A370-8H
0° Tensile strength, ksi RT Dry 310.0 120.0 110.0 120.0 120.0
0° Tensile modulus, msi RT Dry 20.5 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0
0° Compression strength, ksi RT Dry 250.0 120.0 125.0 130.0 125.0
0° Flexural strength, ksi RT Dry 260.0 10.0 9.0 9.0 9.0
0° Flexural strength, ksi 350 (177) Dry 185.0 – – 150.0 130.0
0° Flexural modulus, msi RT Dry 18.5 – – – –
0° Flexural modulus, msi 350 (177) Dry 18.0 – – 10.0 9.0
Short beam shear, psi RT Dry 18,500 – – – –
Short beam shear, psi 350 (177) Dry 9,500 12,000 12,000 12,000 12,000

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Product Data Sheet

Cure Cycle

400
(204)
Hold 120 +
– 10 min Temp
350
(177) Pressure
Temperature °F (°C) and Pressure (psig)

Vacuum
300
(149)
Cool-down
250 3–5ºF (1.8–3°C)/min
(121)
Hold 60–70 min
200
(93)
150
(66) Heat-up
3–5ºF (1.8–3°C)/min
100
(38)
50
(10) Apply full vacuum

0
(-18)
0 100 200 300 400

Time (min)

Cure Procedure
Autoclave
1. Apply full vacuum and 85 psig pressure.
2. Heat at 3–5°F (1.8–3°C)/minute to 240°F (116°C).
3. Hold at 240°F (116°C) for 60–70 minutes.
4. Raise pressure to 100 psig; vent vacuum.
5. Raise temperature to 350°F (177°C) at 3–5°F (1.8–3°C)/minute.
6. Hold at 350°F (177°C) for 120 ± 10 minutes.
7. Cool at 2–5°F (1.2–3°C) to 100°F (38°C) and vent pressure.
Note: Straight-up cure cycle may be used.

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Handling and Safety Precautions

Hexcel recommends that customers observe established precautions for handling resins and fine fibrous
materials. Operators working with this product should wear clean, impervious gloves to reduce the possibility of
skin contact and to prevent contamination of the material.

Safety Data Sheets (SDS) have been prepared for all Hexcel products and are available to company safety
officers on request from your nearest Hexcel Sales Office.

Storage
3501-6 prepreg should be sealed in a polyethylene bag and refrigerated, preferably below 32°F (0°C). Following
removal from refrigerated source, allow the prepreg to reach room temperature before opening the polyethylene
bag to prevent moisture condensation.

Shelf Life *
12 months at 0°F (–18°C)
4 months at 40°F (4°C)
10 days at 70°F (21°C)

*maximum from date of manufacture

Shipping
Prepreg is generally shipped in a sealed polyethylene bag in refrigerated transportation or in containers with dry ice.

Disposal of Scrap
Disposal of this material should be in a landfill in accordance with state and federal regulations.

For more information

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