LNP (SABIC Innovative Plastics) VALOX® VC120 Polybutylene Terephthalate
Subcategory: Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT); Polyester, TP; Polymer; Thermoplastic
Close Analogs: Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) announced on August 31st, 2007, the completion of its purchase of GE Plastics.
Material Notes:
Information provided by LNP, a GE Plastics Company.
Physical Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
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Specific Gravity | 1.47 g/cc | 0.0531 lb/in³ | ASTM D792 |
Linear Mold Shrinkage | 0.001 - 0.002 cm/cm | 0.001 - 0.002 in/in | 3.20 mm; ASTM D955 |
Linear Mold Shrinkage | 0.006 - 0.007 cm/cm | 0.006 - 0.007 in/in | 6.40 mm; ASTM D955 |
Mechanical Properties |
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Tensile Strength, Yield | 154 MPa | 22300 psi | ASTM D638 |
Elongation at Break | 3 % | 3 % | ASTM D638 |
Flexural Modulus | 12.1 GPa | 1750 ksi | ASTM D790 |
Flexural Strength | 217 MPa | 31500 psi | ASTM D790 |
Izod Impact, Notched | 0.88 J/cm | 1.65 ft-lb/in | ASTM D256 |
Electrical Properties |
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Surface Resistance | 1000 - 1e+008 ohm | 1000 - 1e+008 ohm | ASTM D257 |
Thermal Properties |
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CTE, linear 20°C | 60 µm/m-°C | 33.3 µin/in-°F | TMA, -30°C to 30°C |
Deflection Temperature at 0.46 MPa (66 psi) | 206 °C | 403 °F | Unannealed (3.20 mm); ASTM D648 |
Flammability, UL94 | V-0 | V-0 | 1.50 mm |
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