Technical Specifications
Specification, Mechanical Properties & Treatment
- Density: ~1.14 g/cm³
- Tensile Strength: ~170 MPa (depending on grade)
- Flexural Modulus: ~4100 MPa
- Elongation at Break: ~90% (unfilled grade)
- Hardness: Typical Rockwell R ~120 (unreinforced)
- Processing / Treatment: Injection moulded, extruded or machined; reinforcement (glass, carbon) available for enhanced properties.
- Notes: Absorbs moisture which may affect dimensional stability and mechanical properties; drying and proper processing improve performance.
Thermal, Electrical & Miscellaneous Properties
- Melting Temperature: ~260°C
- Max Continuous Service Temperature: ~170°C (unfilled) up to ~230°C (reinforced)
- Coefficient of Thermal Expansion: Approx. 4.5×10⁻⁵ /K (unfilled)
- Electrical Volume Resistivity: ~10¹⁵ Ω·cm
- Dielectric Constant (60Hz): ~4.0
- Wear & Abrasion Resistance: Excellent in reinforced grades
- Miscellaneous: Good machinability and damping properties; better chemical resistance to alkalis than many other nylons; hygroscopic nature must be managed.
