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 PN100
RGS1 – 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 |
