| Dimensional Characteristics: |
| Thickness |
mm |
IS 14862:2000 |
4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16 and 18 |
| Nominal Length |
mm |
IS 14862:2000 |
595, 610, 1195, 1220, 1830 and 2440 |
| Nominal Length |
mm |
IS 14862:2000 |
595, 610 and 1220 |
| Mechanical and Physical Characteristics: |
| Apparent Density (Dry) |
Kg/m3
|
IS 14862:2000 |
>1200 |
| Modulus of Rupture (EMC) |
MPa |
IS 14862:2000 |
14 - Parallel, 8 - Perpendicular |
| Impact Strength |
J/m² |
- |
>2100 |
| Tensile Strength |
MPa |
ASTM D1037 |
20 - Parallel, 18 - Perpendicular |
| Screw Withdrawal Strength |
N |
IS:2380 Part XIV |
>2400 |
| Moisture Content (EMC) |
% |
- |
<12 |
| Chemical Characteristics: |
| Alkalinity |
pΗ
|
- |
8 - 9 |
| Sound Insulation: |
| Acoustic Insulation (12mm thick) |
dB |
ISO 140-3:1995 |
31 db |
| Heat Insulation: |
| Thermal Conductivity |
W/m-K |
ASTM C177 and ISO 8302 |
0.18 |
| Fire Protection: |
| Combustibility |
- |
BS 476:Part 4:1970 |
Non-combustible |
| Ignitability |
- |
BS 476:Part 5:1979 |
‘P’ Not Easily Ignitable |
| Fire Propagation Index |
- |
BS 476:Part 6:1989 |
I - 0.7 |
| Surface Spread of Flame |
- |
BS 476:Part 7:1997 |
Class - 1 |
| Durability: |
| Water Impermeability |
- |
IS 14862:2000 |
0% Leakage |
| Freeze Thaw Test |
- |
IS 14862:2000 |
Passes 100 Cycles (2 hours cycle) |
| Warm Water |
- |
IS 14862:2000 |
Passes 100 Cycles (2.5 hours cycle) |
| Soak Dry |
- |
IS 14862:2000 |
Passes 50 Cycles (2 hours cycle) |
| Heat Rain |
- |
IS 14862:2000 |
Passes 50 Cycles (2.5 hours cycle) |
| Biological |
- |
- |
No fungus growth or termite attack |
| Wet dry shrinkage |
% |
- |
0.2% |
| Water absorption |
% |
- |
38% |
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