May 11 2001
Polyamide 11 (PA 11), sometimes referred to as Nylon 11, is a non-biodegradable, polyamide bioplastic which is derived from vegetable oil. PA 11 is similar in properties to PA 12, however has a number of advantages over it. Compared to the most common Nylon, Nylon 6/6, it is weaker but more lightweight.
Polymer Type
Thermoplastic
Advantages
When compared with PA 12, PA 11 has a number of advantages:
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Low water absorption for a Nylon (c. 2.5% at saturation)
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Reasonable UV resistance (compared to other Nylons, not just PA 12)
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Higher strength
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Better heat resistance
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Lower environmental impact
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Consumes less renewable resources during production
Disadvantages
Comparing PA 12 to Nylon 6/6 it has some disdvantages:
Applications
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Hose for air, hydraulic fluid or petrol
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Gears, cams, tool handles
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Powder coatings for metals e.g. handrails.
Typical Properties
| Property |
Value |
| Density (g/cm3) |
1.04 |
| Surface Hardness |
RR105 |
| Tensile Strength (MPa) |
52 |
| Flexural Modulus (GPa) |
0.9 |
| Notched Izod (kJ/m) |
0.05 |
| Linear Expansion (/°C x 10-5) |
9 |
| Elongation at Break (%) |
320 |
| Strain at Yield (%) |
20 |
| Max. Operating Temp. (°C) |
70 |
| Water Absorption (%) |
0.3 |
| Oxygen Index (%) |
22 |
| Flammability UL94 |
V2 |
| Volume Resistivity (log ohm.cm) |
14 |
| Dielectric Strength (MV/m) |
20 |
| Dissipation Factor 1 kHz |
0.05 |
| Dielectric Constant 1 kHz |
4.0 |
| HDT @ 0.45 MPa (°C) |
150 |
| HDT @ 1.80 MPa (°C) |
55 |
| Material. Drying hrs @ (°C) |
2 @ 90 |
| Melting Temp. Range (°C) |
200 - 260 |
| Mould Shrinkage (%) |
1 |
| Mould Temp. Range (°C) |
40 - 60 |
Source : Abstracted from Plascams
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