Written by AZoMSep 4 2001
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Polymer Type |
| Thermoplastic |
Advantages |
| Improved toughness and elongation at break and good flow properties when compared with unmodified grades. |
Disadvantages |
| Increased haze and reduced tensile properties compared to conventional acrylic. |
Typical Properties |
| | | Density (g/cm3) | 1.11 | | Surface Hardness | RM25 | | Tensile Strength (MPa) | 40 | | Flexural Modulus (GPa) | 1.9 | | Notched Izod (kJ/m) | 0.04 | | Linear Expansion (/°C x 10-5) | 10 | | Elongation at Break (%) | 3.5 | | Strain at Yield (%) | N/A | | Max. Operating Temp. (°C) | 50 | | Water Absorption (%) | 0.3 | | Oxygen Index (%) | 19 | | Flammability UL94 | HB | | Volume Resistivity (log ohm.cm) | 16 | | Dielectric Strength (MV/m) | 17 | | Dissipation Factor 1kHz | 0.03 | | Dielectric Constant 1kHz | 2.8 | | HDT @ 0.45 MPa (°C) | 90 | | HDT @ 1.80 MPa (°C) | 75 | | Material. Drying hrs @ (°C) | 2 @ 75 | | Melting Temp. Range (°C) | 220 - 240 | | Mould Shrinkage (%) | 0.6 | | Mould Temp. Range (°C) | 60 - 80 | |
Applications |
| Glazing, displays and signs, moulds for display and demonstration purposes. Automotive rear light housings. |
| Source : Abstracted from Plascams For more information on Plascams please visit RAPRA Technology Ltd. |