DuPont Zytel® 159 NC010 Nylon 612
Subcategory: Nylon; Nylon 612; Polymer; Thermoplastic
Material Notes: Zytel® 159 NC010 is a high viscosity polyamide 612 resin that is suitable for extrusion applications, such as monofilaments and tubing.
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Physical Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
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Density | 1.06 g/cc | 0.0383 lb/in³ | DAM; ISO 1183 |
Water Absorption | 0.45 % | 0.45 % | Immersion 24h; 23°C; DAM; ISO 62, Similar to |
Mechanical Properties |
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Tensile Strength, Yield | 62 MPa | 8990 psi | DAM; ISO 527 |
Elongation at Break | 35 % | 35 % | DAM; Nominal; ISO 527 |
Elongation at Yield | 4.5 % | 4.5 % | ISO 527 |
Tensile Modulus | 2.4 GPa | 348 ksi | DAM; ISO 527 |
Flexural Modulus | 2.15 GPa | 312 ksi | DAM; ISO 178 |
Charpy Impact, Notched | 0.5 J/cm² | 2.38 ft-lb/in² | DAM; ISO 179/1eA |
Thermal Properties |
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Melting Point | 216 °C | 421 °F | 10°C/min; DAM; ISO 11357-1/-3 |
Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi) | 62 °C | 144 °F | DAM; ISO 75-1/-2 |
Processing Properties |
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Melt Temperature | 230 - 290 °C | 446 - 554 °F | |
Melt Temperature | 250 °C | 482 °F | Optimum |
Mold Temperature | 50 - 90 °C | 122 - 194 °F | |
Mold Temperature | 70 °C | 158 °F | Optimum |
Drying Temperature | 80 °C | 176 °F | |
Dry Time | 2 - 4 hour | 2 - 4 hour | Dehumidified Dryer |
Moisture Content | Max 0.05 % | Max 0.05 % | |
Descriptive Properties | |
Drying | Recommended | If moisture content of resin exceeds recommended level |
DuPont Product Category | Extrusion Resins | |
DuPont Product Category | Unreinforced Resins | |
Form | Pellets | |
Region | Americas | |
Region | Asia/Pacific | |
Region | Europe | |
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