DESCRIPTION
RGS1 is a high purity graphite laminate which is reinforced with a nickel foil. It’s colour is a silver/grey finish. 98% pure graphite foil and 13 micron pure nickel foil.SERVICE
General service material and steam sealing, for use with most chemicals (not strong oxidisers) and extremely easy to cut.Max recommended temperature : OPERATING 370°C Max recommended temperature : OPERATING STEAM 200°C Max recommended pressure : 80 BAR .
These temperature and pressure guides cannot necessarily be used simultaneously and may not apply to all thicknesses.
APPROVALS/COMPLIANCE
ASME B16.5 up to and including 600 PN pressure rating up to and including PN100RGS1 – GRAPHITE NICKEL SHIM
| Thickness | 1.5mm | |
| Density | 1gcm³ | |
| Compression | ASTM F36A | 45% |
| Recovery | ASTM F36A | 45% |
| Residual Stress | BS7531 | 39MPa |
| Tensile Strength | ASTM F152 | 7MPa |
| Leachable Chloride Ion Content | <50ppm | |
| Leachable Fluoride Ion Content | <50ppm |