
Degussa AG Vestamid® L-CF15 Black Graphite Filled Nylon 12
Subcategory: Nylon; Nylon 12; Polymer; Thermoplastic
Key Words: PA12,MHR,16-080,CF15
Material Notes: Description: 15% carbon fibers, medium-viscosity, heat-stabilized, with processing aid Applications: Applications for sports gear, very stiff housings, medical components Information provided by degussa.
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Physical Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
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Density | 1.08 g/cc | 0.039 lb/in³ | ISO 1183 |
Moisture Absorption at Equilibrium | 0.5 % | 0.5 % | 23°C/50% R.H. (1mm); ISO 62 |
Water Absorption at Saturation | 1.3 % | 1.3 % | 1 mm; ISO 62 |
Linear Mold Shrinkage | 0.001 cm/cm | 0.001 in/in | 127x12.7x3.2 mm (processing cond. acc. To ISO 1874-2) |
Linear Mold Shrinkage, Transverse | 0.008 cm/cm | 0.008 in/in | 127x12.7x3.2 mm (processing cond. acc. To ISO 1874-2) |
Mechanical Properties |
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Tensile Strength at Break | 120 MPa | 17400 psi | ISO 527-1/2 |
Elongation at Break | 5 % | 5 % | ISO 527-1/2 |
Tensile Modulus | 8 GPa | 1160 ksi | ISO 527-1/2 |
Charpy Impact Unnotched | 6 J/cm² | 28.6 ft-lb/in² | 23°C; ISO 179/1eU |
Charpy Impact, Notched, Low Temp | 1.3 J/cm² | 6.19 ft-lb/in² | -30°C; ISO 179/1eA |
Charpy Impact, Unnotched Low Temp | 7 J/cm² | 33.3 ft-lb/in² | -30°C; ISO 179/1eU |
Charpy Impact, Notched | 1.4 J/cm² | 6.66 ft-lb/in² | 23°C; ISO 179/1eA |
Electrical Properties |
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Comparative Tracking Index | 100 V | 100 V | Test Solution A, 50 drops; IEC 60112 |
Thermal Properties |
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CTE, linear 20°C | 150 µm/m-°C | 83.3 µin/in-°F | 23-55°C (45x15x10 mm); ISO 11359 |
Melting Point | 178 °C | 352 °F | Peak Temperature; ISO 3146, ISO 11357 |
Deflection Temperature at 0.46 MPa (66 psi) | 175 °C | 347 °F | ISO 75 |
Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi) | 170 °C | 338 °F | ISO 75 |
Vicat Softening Point | 175 °C | 347 °F | 10N; ISO 306 |
Vicat Softening Point | 175 °C | 347 °F | 50N; ISO 306 |
Flammability, UL94 | HB | HB | 3.2 mm |
Flammability, UL94 | HB | HB | 1.6 mm |
Descriptive Properties | |
Electrolytic Corrosion | A1 Step | IEC 60426 |
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