When to use Nextel™ 610 Industrial Fibers & Nextel™ 610 Composite Fibers

3M™ Nextel™ Fabric 610 is >99% alumina and offers the highest strength of all Nextel™ Fibers. High strength makes Nextel™ Fibers and Fabric 610 ideal for polymer, metal and lower temperature ceramic matrix composites used in industrial, aerospace and automotive applications.

Nextel™ Fiber 610 is a composite grade fiber designed for load bearing applications in metal, ceramic, and polymer matrices.

Nextel™ Ceramic Fiber 610 is used in ceramic and metal matrix composites. Nextel™ Ceramic Fiber 610 is noted for it‘s outstanding single filament tensile properties.

When selecting the fiber type for a particular application, it is important to consider all these factors. Other factors, such as corrosion, chemical resistance, or atmospheric conditions may influence the final selection.

3M™ Nextel™ 610 Ceramic Fiber Typical Properties

Property	Units	3M™ Nextel™ 610
Use Temperature	—	2200°F
Filament Diameter	mm	10-12
Crystal Size	nm	<500
Crystal Type		alpha Al203
Density	g/cc	3.88
Filament Tensile Strength (51mm gage)	MPa	2930
Filament Tensile Modulus	GPa	373
Surface Area	m2/g	<.2
Composition	wt%	>99 Al2O3 .2-.3 SiO2 .4-.7 FeO3
Thermal Expansion (100-1100°C)	ppm/°C	7.9
Dielectric Constant	(@ 9.375 Ghz)	~9.0

3M™ Nextel™ Roving 610 – Typical Properties

Color: Off-White

Roving	Nominal	Yield ± 10%		Breaking Load*
	Filament
	Count	yds/lb	m/kg	lbs	kg
1500 denier (167 tex)	400	2930	5910	11	5,0
3000 denier (333 tex)	750	1490	3000	25	11,3
10000 denier (1111 tex)***	2550	450	910	TBD****	TBD****

Note:  All yields are based upon sized rovings and yarns.  The allowable range in add-ons for sizing is 1.1 to 3.0% by weight.  The allowable tolerance on final twist is ± 30%.
*  Tested at room temperature.
**  The allowable tolerance on final twist is ± 30%.  Other twist levels available.
***  Experimental product.

3M™ Nextel™ Plied Yarn 610 - Typical Properties

Color: Off-White

Yarn	Ends	Diameter		Yield ± 10%		Breaking Load*
		in	mm	yds/lb	m/kg	lbs	kg
1500 denier (167 tex) 2.7 Twists/inch (106 Twists/m)**
1/2	2	0.010	0,25	1420	2860	20	9,1
2/2	2	0.017	0,43	710	1430	38	17,2

Note:  All yields are based upon sized rovings and yarns.  The allowable range in add-ons for sizing is 1.1 to 3.0% by weight.  The allowable tolerance on final twist is ± 30%.
*  Tested at room temperature.
**  The allowable tolerance on final twist is ± 30%.  Other twist levels available.
***  Experimental product.

3M™ Nextel™ 610 Roving Strength – Maximum Temperature Limit

	Roving Strength
Fiber	Maximum
	Temperature Limit
Nextel™ 610	1300°C

* Strain rate = 12.5 mm/min

Fiber Weight Loss Nextel™ 610 Ceramic Fiber Roving

Roving samples were subjected to 2192°F (1200°C) for fifteen hours. Fibers were weighed before and after the fifteen hour exposure in order to determine weight loss. The fiber evolves B2O3 at temperatures greater than 2012°F (1100°C)

Fiber	Weight Loss %
610	0

Shrinkage on Nextel™ 610 Fiber

Roving samples were held at each temperature for fifteen hours. After that time they were measured for shrinkage. All fiber compositions showed less than three percent shrinkage after fifteen hours at 2372°F (1300°C). Nextel™ 610 Fiber compositions showed shrinkage of less than    at these conditions.

Nextel™ Ceramic Fiber 610 Moisture Absorption

The 3M™ Nextel™ Ceramic Fibers 610 absorb very little moisture due to their smooth, non-porous surface. Fibers exposed to 100% relative humidity for several hours at room temperature had 0.08% weight gain.

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Further information on 3M™ Nextel™ 610 Ceramic Textiles

• Nextel™ 610 MSDS

Further information on other 3M™ Nextel™ Ceramic Textiles

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