Material Properties & Common Uses

 

A rigid, low-cost thermoplastic which can be easily machined to a fine finish.  It can be electroplated and is used in the production of moldings, pipe fittings, and products needing long life. 

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Features:

​​Tough and durable
Heat and impact resistant

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Applications:

Functional parts and Prototypes

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Properties:

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Mechanical:

Young's Modulus (X|Y) = 2174 +- 285 MPa

Young's Modulus (Z) = 1835 +- 36 MPa

Tensile Strength (X|Y) = 33.3 +- 0.8 MPa

Tensile Strength (Z) = 25.4 +- 0.8 MPa

Elongation at Break (X|Y) = 2.7 +- 0.4%

Elongation at Break (Z) = 2.4 +- 1.2%

Bending Modulus (X|Y) = 2844 +- 411 MPa

Bending Modulus (Z) = N/A

Bending Strength (X|Y) = 72.8 +- 0.7 MPa

Bending Strength (Z) = N/A

Charpy Impact Strength (X|Y) = 12.6 +- 1.1 kJ/m^2

Charpy Impact Strength (Z) = 10.5 +- 0.4 kJ/m^2

Shore Hardness = ~95A | ~55D - 72D

Stiffness = 5/10

Durability = 8/10

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Thermal:

Glass Transition Temp = 101.1 °C

Melting Temp = N/A

Crystallization Temp = 113.5 °C

Decomposition Temp = >380 °C

Vicat Softening Temp = 103.9 °C

Heat Deflection Temp = 98.2 °C @ 1.8 MPa

Heat Deflection Temp = 99.6 °C @ 0.45 MPa

Thermal Conductivity = N/A

Heat Shrinkage Rate = N/A

Coefficient of Thermal Expansion = 90um/m/°C

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​Physical:

Density = 1.04 - 1.12 g/cm^3

Melt Index = 9-14 g/10min

Light Transmission = N/A

Flame Retardancy = N/A

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Chemical:

Effect of Weak Acids = Not Resistant

Effect of Strong Acids = Not Resistant

Effect of Weak Alkalis = Resistant

Effect of Strong Alkalis = Resistant

Effect of Organic Solvent = Not Resistant

Effect of Oils and Grease = No Data Available

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