Written by AZoMMay 12 2001
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Polymer Type |
Thermoplastic |
Advantages |
Better fire resistance than unmodified PA 11. |
Disadvantages |
Reduced tensile strength, elongation at break and notched izod impact strength compared with unmodified PA 11. |
Typical Properties |
| Density (g/cm3) | 1.16 | Surface Hardness | RR110 | Tensile Strength (MPa) | 46 | Flexural Modulus (GPa) | 1.1 | Notched Izod (kJ/m) | 0.04 | Linear Expansion (/°C x 10-5) | 9 | Elongation at Break (%) | 50 | Strain at Yield (%) | 10 | Max. Operating Temp. (°C) | 70 | Water Absorption (%) | 0.3 | Oxygen Index (%) | 28 | Flammability UL94 | V0 | Volume Resistivity (log ohm.cm) | 12 | Dielectric Strength (MV/m) | 15 | Dissipation Factor 1kHz | 0.1 | Dielectric Constant 1kHz | 4 | 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 | |
Applications |
Electrical components connector blocks, auxiliary switches, high power contact breakers, wire insulations, cable sheathings and interior trim for aircraft. |
Source : Abstracted from Plascams For more information on Plascams please visit RAPRA Technology Ltd. |