General Info
Rexolite® is a unique cross-linked polystyrene, microwave plastic.
This material's most notable properties are its unusually stable electrical properties into the Giga-hertz frequency range. It is also optically clear (approximately the same as Acrylic), dimensionally stable, and excellent sound transmission characteristics.
Unfilled Rexolite® 1422 is chemically resistant, light weight, resists water absorption, and has negligible outgassing.
NOTE: Rexolite 2200® & Copper-Clad Have been discontinued, we may have some stock in limited quantities.
Key Properties
- Acoustic Impedance 2.5
- Outstanding Optical Properties - Optical Transmittance, Visible Light 87%
- Refractive Index
- @589 nM 1.59
- @486 nM 1.604
- @656 nM 1.585
- Sound Transmitting - Velocity of Sound (in/sec) 93,000
- Excellent sound transmission characteristics
- Outstanding Dielectric Properties
- High Voltage Insulator
- Radiation Resistance
- Rigidity and Dimensional Stability
- Broad Temperature Range 212F to -76F
- Very Low Out Gassing
- Very Water Absorption
- Excellent Machinability
- Chemical Resistance
- Light Weight
Limitations
Applications
- Antennae
- Coaxial Cable Connectors
- Microwave Circuitry
- Microwave Lenses
- Missile Guidance System Housings
- Non-Destructive Material Testing Devices
- Radar Windows
- Radomes
- Sonar Lenses
- Sound Transducers
- Surveillance Equipment
- TV Satellite Dishes
Resin Trade Names
Manufacturer Trade Names
Boedeker Plastics, Inc. stocks & supplies plastic sheet, rod, tube, film and custom profiles and machine parts from these shapes that are produced from plastic resin. In many cases the manufacturer of the shape has their own product trade name. If your specification calls for a specific resin grade or manufacturer trade name, we can supply a shape made from that resin to meet your specification or suggest an equal. If you require a specific resin or brand it must be specified at the time of order.
Available Sizes
Sheet
Thickness .010” to 6.000”
Sizes 12.000” x 12.000”, 12.000” x 24.000”, 24.000” x 24.000”, 24.000” x 48.000” & 36.000” x 36.000”
Rod
Diameter .062” to 8.000”
Lengths Supplied in Random Lengths as Follows:
1/16" TO 3/32" .... 4FT and 8FT Only
1/8” TO 1-3/8” ….4FT,6FT,8FT,12FT
1-1/2” ……………4FT,6FT,8FT,12FT
1-5/8” TO 2-1/2”…4FT and 8FT Only
2-3/4” TO 6”……...1FT, 2FT,3FT,4FT
Above 7”………….1FT,2FT,3FT
