Written by AZoMSep 6 2001
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Polymer Type |
Thermoplastic |
Advantages |
Good low temperature impact strength and UV resistance compared with unmodified polypropylene. |
Disadvantages |
Reduced stiffness and more expensive than unmodified PP. |
Typical Properties |
| Density (g/cm3) | 0.91 | Surface Hardness | RR70 | Tensile Strength (MPa) | 23 | Flexural Modulus (GPa) | 0.75 | Notched Izod (kJ/m) | 0.5 | Linear Expansion (/°C x 10-5) | 11 | Elongation at Break (%) | 300 | Strain at Yield (%) | 17 | Max. Operating Temp. (°C) | 90 | Water Absorption (%) | 0.02 | Oxygen Index (%) | 17 | Flammability UL94 | HB | Volume Resistivity (log ohm.cm) | 15 | Dielectric Strength (MV/m) | 28 | Dissipation Factor 1kHz | 0.0005 | Dielectric Constant 1kHz | 2.3 | HDT @ 0.45 MPa (°C) | 82 | HDT @ 1.80 MPa (°C) | 55 | Material. Drying hrs @ (°C) | NA | Melting Temp. Range (°C) | 210 - 270 | Mould Shrinkage (%) | 2 | Mould Temp. Range (°C) | 20 - 60 | |
Applications |
Power tool housings. Car fascias. |
Source : Abstracted from Plascams For more information on Plascams please visit RAPRA Technology Ltd. |