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Phenolic resin board is widely used for electronic circuit boards into the 21st century. The cured resin is often mixed with small amounts of natural or synthetic fibers to prevent breakage, because the resin can be brittle when cured. The boards do not conduct electricity, and will resist heat generated by electronic equipment.

Compressors and pumps can use phenolic parts due to their chemical and heat resistance. The uncured resin is a liquid, so custom part shapes can be molded to meet specific requirements. Parts are lightweight and can replace metal in aviation or marine applications where weight savings are needed.

Fire resistance is a key benefit to phenolic resin, because the material chars rather than burns. Char is a reaction where the molecules are changed to a carbon structure rather than burning away as ash. Resins that are exposed to extreme heat give off very few toxic fumes, making them useful in aircraft and automotive parts. In spacecraft, heat shields and rocket nozzles can be made from phenolic resins, providing a material that will wear away and resist burning.

The circular carbon shape of phenols makes the resins useful as adhesives. They form good chemical bonds with a wide range of materials, and will create a very stable adhesive bondwhen cured. These adhesives are widely used for laminated, or layered, construction boards, decorative wallboard, and interior surfaces in transportation equipment.