Herculite LX is a high strength hemihydrate plaster (CaSO4.1/2H2O) produced from high purity gypsum mineral. For use where high strength, surface hardness and dimensional accuracy are required.
Very low expansion
Good reproduction of fine detail
Excellent for producing small hard casts
| Chemical Properties | |
|---|---|
| Chemical Composition | CaSO4.1/2H2O |
| Chemical name | Calcium sulphate hemihydrate |
| Colour | White |
| Mechanical Properties | |
|---|---|
| Dry compressive strength (Mpa) | 32 |
| Wet Compressive strength (Mpa) | 15 |
| Setting Parameters | |
|---|---|
| Final setting time (minutes) | 40 |
| Initial setting time (minutes) | 35 |
| Linear Expansion (%) | 0.07 |
| Plaster to Water Ratio | |
|---|---|
| Plaster to water mix ratio (by weight) | 100/40 |
| Plaster to Water Ratio (by weight) | 2.5:1 |
| Water to plaster ratio ( by weight) | 40% |
Please use with the recommended plaster to water ratio, with a mixing time of approx. 2 to 4 minutes or mix until homogenous.The precise consistency to use will need to be adjusted to suit the individual application. Changes to plaster to water ratio will influence product performance particularly setting time and strength.
Packaging available : 25 kg
Shelf life : 6