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LG HI-MACS® solid surface for kitchen bathroom and commercial interiors
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Physical Properties  
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Properties
Unit
Result
Test Method
   
Solid
Granite
 
Density
Lbs/in3
0.063
0.060
ASTM D 792
Tensile strength Modulus
Lbs/ in2

5,500

5,200

ASTM D 638
 
1.35x10s6
1.1x106
Flexural strength Modulus
Lbs/ in2
11,500
10,500
ASTM D 790
Modulus
1.4x106
1.1x106
IZOD Impact Strength
Notched
Lbs-in/in
1.47
1.47
ASTM D 256 A

Impact Resistance
(Ball Drop)

1/8 in
In/1/2lbs
31.5
29.5
JIS K 6718
7211
NEMA-LDI-2.15
3/8 in
In/1 lbs
31.5
29.5
1/2 in
In/1 lbs
47.2
43.3
1/2 in
In/2 lbs
27.5
25.5
Hardness
Rockwell('M' scale)
-
90
88
ASTM D 785
Barcol
-
63
61
ASTM D 785
Pencil
H
5
5
JIS K 5400 (2.2 lbs)
Heat Distortion Temperature
°F
221~230
219~226
ASTM D 648
Thermal Expansion
X 10-6 in/in/°F
1.02
1.21
ASTM D 696
Water Absorption Sheet
1/8 in
%
0.05
0.05
ASTM D 570
1/3 in
(73.4/°F, 24hrs)
0.05
0.05
1/2 in
0.04
0.05
Weathering resistance
E(1,000hrs)
&
No change
No change
ASTM D 1499
Weight per ft 2
1/8 in
lbs
1.14
1.08
 
1/3 in
2.27
2.16
 
1/2 in
4.55
4.32
 
Resistance in Cigarette burn
-
Yellow stain can removed by abrasive cleaner
Resistance to dry heat
-
Very slight change in lundry:no other visible change

Potter Cowan
Phoenix House
20 Duncrue Crescent
Belfast
Co. Antrim
BT3 9BW
Tel: 028 9037 0050

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01. Potter Cowan appointed as exclusive distributor in Ireland
02 New volcanics colour range for 2006
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