SABIC Innovative Plastics LEXAN LGK3020 Polycarbonate (North America)
Subcategory: Polycarbonate; 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 GE Plastics for their North American product line. MatWeb has a separate entry for the European data sheet.
Physical Properties | Original Value | Comments |
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Density | 1.43 g/cc | ASTM D 792 |
Water Absorption | 0.13 % | 24 hours @ 73F; ASTM D 570 |
Linear Mold Shrinkage | 0.0005 - 0.0025 cm/cm | Flow, 0.125 inch; ASTM D 955 |
Linear Mold Shrinkage, Transverse | 0.0015 - 0.0035 cm/cm | 0.125 inch; ASTM D 955 |
Mechanical Properties |
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Tensile Strength @ Break | 17100 psi | Type I, 2.0 in/min; ASTM D 638 |
Elongation at Break | 4 % | Type I, 2.0 in/min; ASTM D 638 |
Flexural Modulus | 954000 psi | 0.05 in/min, 2" span; ASTM D 790 |
Flexural Strength | 21400 psi | 0.05 in/min, 2" span; ASTM D 790 |
Izod Impact, Notched | 2.3 ft-lb/in | 73F; ASTM D 256 |
Electrical Properties |
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Dielectric Strength | 450 V/mil | in oil, 125 mils; ASTM D 149 |
Thermal Properties |
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CTE, linear 68°F | 15 µin/in-°F | Flow, -22F to 86F; ASTM D 696 |
CTE, linear 68°F, Transverse to Flow | 26 µin/in-°F | From -22F to 86F; ASTM D 696 |
Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi) | 295 °F | 0.250 inch, unannealed; ASTM D 648 |
Flammability, UL94 | V-0 | 0.063 in. |
Descriptive Properties | |
UL File Number, JAPAN | E45587 | |
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