Degussa AG Vestamid® L1670 Nylon 12 for Fiber Optic Jacketing
Subcategory: Nylon; Nylon 12; Polymer; Thermoplastic
Material Notes: Description: L1670 is a semi-crystalline PA 12 grade of low melt viscosity; exhibiting very good flow characteristics. This grade offers consistent protection of the glass fiber against microbending and strain. Recommended for tight buffering. Information provided by degussa.
Physical Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
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Density | 1.01 g/cc | 0.0365 lb/in³ | ISO 1183 |
Water Absorption at Saturation | 1.4 % | 1.4 % | ISO 62 |
Melt Flow | 60.6 g/10 min | 60.6 g/10 min | 250°C/2.16 kg; ISO 1133 |
Mechanical Properties |
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Hardness, Shore D | 71 | 71 | ISO 868 |
Tensile Strength, Yield | 45 MPa | 6530 psi | ISO 527-2/1A |
Elongation at Break | Min 50 % | Min 50 % | ISO 527-2/1A |
Elongation at Yield | 6 % | 6 % | ISO 527-2/1A |
Tensile Modulus | 1.4 GPa | 203 ksi | ISO 527-1/2 |
Charpy Impact Unnotched | NB | NB | 23°C; ISO 179/1eU |
Charpy Impact, Notched, Low Temp | 0.5 J/cm² | 2.38 ft-lb/in² | -30°C; ISO 179/1eA |
Charpy Impact, Unnotched Low Temp | NB | NB | -30°C; ISO 179/1eU |
Charpy Impact, Notched | 0.4 J/cm² | 1.9 ft-lb/in² | 23°C; ISO 179/1eA |
Thermal Properties |
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CTE, linear 20°C | 150 µm/m-°C | 83.3 µin/in-°F | 23-80°C; ISO 11359 |
Melting Point | 175 - 178 °C | 347 - 352 °F | DSC |
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