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LNP (SABIC Innovative Plastics) LEXAN® BFL3501 Polycarbonate
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 LNP, a GE Plastics Company.
| Physical Properties | Metric | English | Comments | |
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| Specific Gravity | 1.26 g/cc | 0.0455 lb/in³ | ASTM D792 | |
| Water Absorption | 0.15 % | 0.15 % | at 24 hrs; ASTM D570 | |
| Linear Mold Shrinkage | 0.005 - 0.007 cm/cm | 0.005 - 0.007 in/in | 3.20 mm; ASTM D955 | |
Mechanical Properties | ||||
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| Tensile Strength, Yield | 61 MPa | 8850 psi | ASTM D638 | |
| Elongation at Break | 220 % | 220 % | ASTM D638 | |
| Flexural Modulus | 2.41 GPa | 350 ksi | ASTM D790 | |
| Flexural Strength | 92.6 MPa | 13400 psi | ASTM D790 | |
| Izod Impact, Notched | 5.57 J/cm | 10.4 ft-lb/in | ASTM D256 | |
Thermal Properties | ||||
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| CTE, linear 20°C | 70 µm/m-°C | 38.9 µin/in-°F | TMA, -30°C to 30°C | |
| Deflection Temperature at 0.46 MPa (66 psi) | 131 °C | 268 °F | Unannealed (3.20 mm); ASTM D648 | |
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