LNP (SABIC Innovative Plastics) VALOX® SMV5871 Polybutylene Terephthalate, 20% Mineral Filler
Subcategory: Filled/Reinforced Thermoplastic; 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: Will be VM720. - Features: Low Warpage, Good Dimensional Stability, High Strength
- Forms: Pellets
- Processing Method: Injection Molding
Information provided by LNP, a GE Plastics Company.
Physical Properties | Original Value | Comments |
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Specific Gravity | 1.48 g/cc | ASTM D792 |
Linear Mold Shrinkage | 0.013 - 0.015 cm/cm | 3.18 mm; ASTM D955 |
Linear Mold Shrinkage, Transverse | 0.012 - 0.014 cm/cm | 3.18 mm; ASTM D955 |
Mechanical Properties |
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Tensile Strength at Break | 55.2 MPa | Type I, 5 mm/min; ASTM D638 |
Elongation at Break | 2.4 % | Type I, 5 mm/min; ASTM D638 |
Tensile Modulus | 4.83 GPa | 5 mm/min; ASTM D638 |
Flexural Modulus | 4.65 GPa | (50.8 mm Span) 1mm/min; ASTM D790 |
Flexural Strength | 100 MPa | at Break, (50.8 mm Span) 1mm/min; ASTM D790 |
Izod Impact, Notched | 0.267 J/cm | ASTM D256 |
Izod Impact, Notched | 1.9 J/cm | Reverse; ASTM D256 |
Izod Impact, Unnotched | 3.1 J/cm | ASTM D256 |
Falling Dart Impact | 5.08 J | ASTM D3763 |
Thermal Properties |
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CTE, linear 20°C | 47 µm/m-°C | -40 to 38°C; ASTM D696 |
CTE, linear 20°C | 61 µm/m-°C | 60 to 138°C; ASTM D696 |
CTE, linear 20°C Transverse to Flow | 50 µm/m-°C | -40 to 38°C; ASTM D696 |
CTE, linear 20°C Transverse to Flow | 88 µm/m-°C | 60 to 138°C; ASTM D696 |
Deflection Temperature at 0.46 MPa (66 psi) | 193 °C | Unannealed (3.18 mm); ASTM D648 |
Deflection Temperature at 0.46 MPa (66 psi) | 202 °C | Unannealed (6.35 mm); ASTM D648 |
Processing Properties |
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Rear Barrel Temperature | 243 - 254 °C | |
Middle Barrel Temperature | 249 - 260 °C | |
Front Barrel Temperature | 254 - 266 °C | |
Nozzle Temperature | 254 - 271 °C | |
Melt Temperature | 254 - 277 °C | |
Mold Temperature | 65.6 - 93.3 °C | |
Drying Temperature | 121 °C | |
Dry Time | 3 - 12 hour | |
Moisture Content | 0.02 % | Suggested |
Back Pressure | 0.345 - 0.689 MPa | |
Clamp Pressure | 41 - 83 MPa | |
Shot Size | 40 - 80 % | Suggested |
Vent Depth | 0.0025 - 0.0038 cm | |
Screw Speed | 50 - 80 rpm | |
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