Written by AZoMSep 18 2001
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Polymer Type |
Thermoplastic |
Advantages |
Better stiffness, tensile strength, dimensional stability, notched izod impact strength and HDT than unmodified SAN. |
Disadvantages |
More expensive, lower dielectric strength and lower elongation at break than unmodified SAN. Not available in transparent form. |
Typical Properties |
| Density (g/cm3) | 1.31 | Surface Hardness | RR123 | Tensile Strength (MPa) | 120 | Flexural Modulus (GPa) | 10 | Notched Izod (kJ/m) | 0.06 | Linear Expansion (/°C x 10-5) | 3.6 | Elongation at Break (%) | 2 | Strain at Yield (%) | N/A | Max. Operating Temp. (°C) | 55 | Water Absorption (%) | 0.15 | Oxygen Index (%) | 18 | Flammability UL94 | HB | Volume Resistivity (log ohm.cm) | 16 | Dielectric Strength (MV/m) | 20 | Dissipation Factor 1kHz | 0.08 | Dielectric Constant 1kHz | 3.2 | HDT @ 0.45 MPa (°C) | 107 | HDT @ 1.80 MPa (°C) | 100 | Material. Drying hrs @ (°C) | [email protected] | Melting Temp. Range (°C) | 250 - 270 | Mould Shrinkage (%) | 0.1 | Mould Temp. Range (°C) | 50 - 70 | |
Applications |
Crash pad supports, automotive instrument panels. Computer and calculating machine housings, tape spools. Consumer durable housings, fans, meter housings. Office machinery housings. |
Source : Abstracted from Plascams For more information on Plascams please visit RAPRA Technology Ltd. |