Written by AZoMAug 15 2001
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Polymer Type |
| Thermoplastic |
Advantages |
| Good tensile strength, flexural modulus, dimensional stability, friction and wear properties compared with unmodified polyamide 6/6 plastics. High values of thermal and electrical conductivity (could relate to a disadvantage). |
Disadvantages |
| Mouldings may have anisotropic properties. Poor electrical resistance with significant reduction in elongation at break. Are expensive compared with unmodified polyamide 6/6 plastics. |
Typical Properties |
| | | Density (g/cm3) | 1.18 | | Surface Hardness | RR110 | | Tensile Strength (MPa) | 130 | | Flexural Modulus (GPa) | 6.5 | | Notched Izod (kJ/m) | 0.05 | | Linear Expansion (/°C x 10-5) | 3.6 | | Elongation at Break (%) | 5 | | Strain at Yield (%) | N/A | | Max. Operating Temp. (°C) | 80 | | Water Absorption (%) | 0.8 | | Oxygen Index (%) | 23 | | Flammability UL94 | HB | | Volume Resistivity (log ohm.cm) | NA | | Dielectric Strength (MV/m) | NA | | Dissipation Factor 1kHz | NA | | Dielectric Constant 1kHz | NA | | HDT @ 0.45 MPa (°C) | 260+ | | HDT @ 1.80 MPa (°C) | 251 | | Material. Drying hrs @ (°C) | 3 @ 95 | | Melting Temp. Range (°C) | 280 - 300 | | Mould Shrinkage (%) | 0.4 | | Mould Temp. Range (°C) | 40 - 60 | |
Applications |
| Connecting rods, machine parts and housings, gears and bearings in machines where static dissipation is important. |
| Source : Abstracted from Plascams For more information on Plascams please visit RAPRA Technology Ltd. |