Aug 31 2001
Polymer Type
Thermoplastic
Advantages
Reasonably high HDT (129°C/260°F) and continuous use temperature (80°C/180°F). Flame-retardant grades available. Low mould shrinkage. Good resistance to hydrolysis.
Disadvantages
Poor resistance to solvents. Poor fatigue resistance. Relatively expensive.
Typical Properties
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Density (g/cm3)
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1.06
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Surface Hardness
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RR119
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Tensile Strength (MPa)
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65
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Flexural Modulus (GPa)
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2.5
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Notched Izod (kJ/m)
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0.16
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Linear Expansion (/°C x 10-5)
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6
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Elongation at Break (%)
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60
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Strain at Yield (%)
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4.5
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Max. Operating Temp. (°C)
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80
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Water Absorption (%)
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0.07
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Oxygen Index (%)
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20
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Flammability UL94
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HB
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Volume Resistivity (log ohm.cm)
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17
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Dielectric Strength (MV/m)
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21
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Dissipation Factor 1kHz
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0.0004
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Dielectric Constant 1kHz
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2.6
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HDT @ 0.45 MPa (°C)
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137
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HDT @ 1.80 MPa (°C)
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129
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Material. Drying hrs @ (°C)
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2 @100
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Melting Temp. Range (°C)
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250 - 300
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Mould Shrinkage (%)
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0.6
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Mould Temp. Range (°C)
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30 - 110
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Applications
Electrical fittings, TV components, washing machine and dish- washer components, car fascia panels, calculator cases and VDU housings (particularly structural foam).
Source : Abstracted from Plascams
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