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Polybutylene Terephthalate ( PBT ) / 30% Glass Fibre Reinforced - Properties and Applications - Supplier Data by Goodfellow

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Background

The reinforcement of Polybutylene Terephthalate ( PBT ) with glass fibre results in large increases in strength, stiffness and heat distortion temperatures without loss of impact strength. The normal colour is off-white.

Key Properties

The key properties of Polybutylene Terephthalate ( PBT ) / 30% Glass Fibre Reinforced are tabulated below.

Table 1. Key properties

Chemical Resistance
Acids – concentrated	Good
Acids – dilute	Good
Alcohols	Very Good
Alkalis	Poor
Aromatic hydrocarbons	Good
Greases and Oils	Good
Halogens	Good
Ketones	Very Good
Electrical Properties
Dielectric constant @1MHz	4
Dielectric strength ( kV.mm^-1 )	20
Dissipation factor @ 1kHz	0.002
Volume resistivity ( Ohm.cm )	2x10¹⁴
Mechanical Properties
Elongation at break ( % )	2
Hardness – Rockwell	M93
Izod impact strength ( J.m^-1 )	70
Tensile modulus ( GPa )	12
Tensile strength ( MPa )	185
Physical Properties
Density ( g.cm^-3 )	1.63
Flammability	Self Extinguishing
Limiting oxygen index ( % )	23
Water absorption - over 24 hours ( % )	0.15-0.35
Thermal Properties
Coefficient of thermal expansion ( x10^-6 K^-1 )	20-70
Heat-deflection temperature - 0.45MPa (°C )	220
Heat-deflection temperature - 1.8MPa (°C )	200
Thermal conductivity ( W.m^-1.K^-1 )	0.24 @ 23
Upper working temperature ( °C )	120-200

Applications

Applications of Polybutylene Terephthalate ( PBT )include those for unfilled polybutylene terphthalate (PBT) together with high power lighting components, ignition rotors, distributor caps etc.

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Date Added: May 27, 2003 | Updated: Jun 11, 2013

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