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LNP (SABIC Innovative Plastics) LEXAN® EXCP0101 Polycarbonate, 10% Carbon Fiber Reinforced
Subcategory: Filled/Reinforced Thermoplastic; 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:
Business and computer equipment.
- Features: Flame Retardant
- Forms: Pellets
- Processing Method: Injection Molding
| Physical Properties | Metric | English | Comments | |
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| Specific Gravity | 1.25 g/cc | 0.0452 lb/in³ | ASTM D792 | |
| Linear Mold Shrinkage | 0.002 - 0.005 cm/cm | 0.002 - 0.005 in/in | 3.18 mm; ASTM D955 | |
| Linear Mold Shrinkage, Transverse | 0.004 - 0.006 cm/cm | 0.004 - 0.006 in/in | 3.18 mm; ASTM D955 | |
Mechanical Properties | ||||
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| Tensile Strength at Break | 100 MPa | 14500 psi | Type I, 5mm/min; ASTM D638 | |
| Tensile Strength, Yield | 100 MPa | 14500 psi | Type I, 5mm/min; ASTM D638 | |
| Elongation at Break | 3 % | 3 % | Type I, 5mm/min; ASTM D638 | |
| Elongation at Yield | 3 % | 3 % | Type I, 5mm/min; ASTM D638 | |
| Tensile Modulus | 6.48 GPa | 940 ksi | 5 mm/min; ASTM D638 | |
| Flexural Modulus | 6.45 GPa | 936 ksi | (50.8 mm Span) 1mm/min; ASTM D790 | |
| Flexural Strength | 170 MPa | 24700 psi | at Break, (50.8 mm Span) 1mm/min; ASTM D790 | |
| Izod Impact, Notched | 0.534 J/cm | 1 ft-lb/in | ASTM D256 | |
| Izod Impact, Unnotched | 5.6 J/cm | 10.5 ft-lb/in | ASTM D256 | |
| Falling Dart Impact | 8.47 J | 6.25 ft-lb | ASTM D3763 | |
Electrical Properties | ||||
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| Volume Resistivity | 4000 ohm-cm | 4000 ohm-cm | IEC 60093 | |
| Surface Resistance | 100000 ohm | 100000 ohm | IEC 60093 | |
Thermal Properties | ||||
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| Deflection Temperature at 0.46 MPa (66 psi) | 142 °C | 288 °F | Unannealed (3.18 mm); ASTM D648 | |
| Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi) | 138 °C | 280 °F | Unannealed (3.18 mm); ASTM D648 | |
Processing Properties | ||||
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| Rear Barrel Temperature | 266 - 288 °C | 511 - 550 °F | ||
| Middle Barrel Temperature | 277 - 299 °C | 531 - 570 °F | ||
| Front Barrel Temperature | 288 - 310 °C | 550 - 590 °F | ||
| Nozzle Temperature | 282 - 304 °C | 540 - 579 °F | ||
| Melt Temperature | 288 - 310 °C | 550 - 590 °F | ||
| Mold Temperature | 71.1 - 93.3 °C | 160 - 200 °F | ||
| Drying Temperature | 121 °C | 250 °F | ||
| Dry Time | 3 - 8 hour | 3 - 8 hour | ||
| Moisture Content | 0.02 % | 0.02 % | Suggested | |
| Back Pressure | 0.345 - 0.689 MPa | 50 - 99.9 psi | ||
| Clamp Pressure | 41 - 69 MPa | 5950 - 10000 psi | ||
| Shot Size | 40 - 60 % | 40 - 60 % | Suggested | |
| Vent Depth | 0.0025 - 0.0076 cm | 0.000984 - 0.00299 in | ||
| Screw Speed | 40 - 70 rpm | 40 - 70 rpm | ||
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