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Physical Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
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Density | 0.918 - 1.4 g/cc | 0.0332 - 0.0506 lb/in³ | Average = 0.956 g/cc; Grade Count = 103 |
Apparent Bulk Density | 0.526 - 0.61 g/cc | 0.019 - 0.022 lb/in³ | Average = 0.59 g/cc; Grade Count=14 |
Water Absorption | 0.01 - 1.5 % | 0.01 - 1.5 % | Average = 0.076%; Grade Count = 27 |
Moisture Absorption at Equilibrium | 0.01 - 0.05 % | 0.01 - 0.05 % | Average = 0.014%; Grade Count = 11 |
Environmental Stress Crack Resistance | 3 - 3000 hour | 3 - 3000 hour | Average = 320 hr; Grade Count = 13 |
Linear Mold Shrinkage | 0.003 - 0.02 cm/cm | 0.003 - 0.02 in/in | Average = 0.016 cm/cm; Grade Count = 7 |
Linear Mold Shrinkage, Transverse | 0.013 cm/cm | 0.013 in/in | Grade Count = 1 |
Melt Flow | 0.1 - 90 g/10 min | 0.1 - 90 g/10 min | Average = 21.6 g/10 min; Grade Count = 90 |
Spiral Flow | 15.5 - 53.8 cm | 6.1 - 21.2 in | Average = 31.9 cm; Grade Count = 26 |
Mechanical Properties |
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Hardness, Rockwell R | 60 - 65 | 60 - 65 | Average = 63.3; Grade Count = 3 |
Hardness, Shore D | 55 - 69 | 55 - 69 | Average = 64.5; Grade Count = 58 |
Tensile Strength, Ultimate | 10 - 50 MPa | 1450 - 7250 psi | Average = 20.3 MPa; Grade Count = 37 |
Tensile Strength, Yield | 2.4 - 31.7 MPa | 348 - 4600 psi | Average = 25.2 MPa; Grade Count = 96 |
Elongation at Break | 10 - 1500 % | 10 - 1500 % | Average = 380%; Grade Count = 73 |
Elongation at Yield | 6.9 - 15 % | 6.9 - 15 % | Average = 9.5%; Grade Count = 39 |
Tensile Modulus | 0.18 - 1.6 GPa | 26.1 - 232 ksi | Average = 0.911 GPa; Grade Count = 34 |
Flexural Modulus | 0.179 - 1.7 GPa | 26 - 247 ksi | Average = 1.1 GPa; Grade Count = 78 |
Flexural Yield Strength | 14 - 25 MPa | 2030 - 3630 psi | Average = 20 MPa; Grade Count = 3 |
Compressive Yield Strength | 4 - 25 MPa | 580 - 3630 psi | Average = 10.2 MPa; Grade Count=12 |
Secant Modulus | 0.57 GPa | 82.7 ksi | Grade Count = 1 |
Izod Impact, Notched | 0.21 - 8.01 J/cm | 0.393 - 15 ft-lb/in | Average = 1.9 J/cm; Grade Count = 28 |
Izod Impact, Unnotched | 2.7 - NB | 5.06 - NB | Average = 14.2 J/cm (NB computed as 20 J/cm); Grade Count = 3 |
Charpy Impact Unnotched | NB | NB | Grade Count = 13 |
Charpy Impact, Notched, Low Temp | 0.28 - 0.44 J/cm² | 1.33 - 2.09 ft-lb/in² | Average = 0.38 J/cm²; Grade Count = 4 |
Charpy Impact, Unnotched Low Temp | NB | NB | Grade Count = 4 |
Charpy Impact, Notched | 0.38 - 11 J/cm² | 1.81 - 52.4 ft-lb/in² | Average = 6.8 J/cm²; Grade Count = 13 |
Tensile Impact Strength | 34 - 330 kJ/m² | 16.2 - 157 ft-lb/in² | Average = 140 kJ/m²; Grade Count = 5 |
Tensile Creep Modulus, 1 hour | 400 - 570 MPa | 58000 - 82700 psi | Average = 470 MPa; Grade Count = 3 |
Tensile Creep Modulus, 1000 hours | 270 - 400 MPa | 39200 - 58000 psi | Average = 330 MPa; Grade Count = 3 |
Dart Drop Test | 1.6 g | 0.00353 lb | Grade Count=1 |
Electrical Properties |
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Electrical Resistivity | 1e+006 - 1e+016 ohm-cm | 1e+006 - 1e+016 ohm-cm | Average = 1.4E+15 ohm-cm; Grade Count = 25 |
Surface Resistance | 1e+006 - 1e+015 ohm | 1e+006 - 1e+015 ohm | Average = 4E+14 ohm; Grade Count = 21 |
Dielectric Constant | 1 - 3 | 1 - 3 | Average = 2; Grade Count = 25 |
Dielectric Constant, Low Frequency | 2 - 5 | 2 - 5 | Average = 3.4; Grade Count = 20 |
Dielectric Strength | 19 - 150 kV/mm | 483 - 3810 kV/in | Average = 47.9 kV/mm; Grade Count = 25 |
Dissipation Factor | 0.0001 - 0.01 | 0.0001 - 0.01 | Average = 0.00069; Grade Count = 27 |
Dissipation Factor, Low Frequency | 0.0002 - 0.0005 | 0.0002 - 0.0005 | Average = 0.00026; Grade Count = 20 |
Arc Resistance | 100 - 180 sec | 100 - 180 sec | Average = 140 sec; Grade Count=2 |
Comparative Tracking Index | 600 V | 600 V | Grade Count=19 |
Thermal Properties |
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CTE, linear 20°C | 22 - 200 µm/m-°C | 12.2 - 111 µin/in-°F | Average = 150 µm/m-°C; Grade Count=23 |
Specific Heat Capacity | 2.2 J/g-°C | 0.526 BTU/lb-°F | Grade Count = 1 |
Thermal Conductivity | 0.29 - 0.5 W/m-K | 2.01 - 3.47 BTU-in/hr-ft²-°F | Average = 0.39 W/m-K; Grade Count = 12 |
Melting Point | 110 - 135 °C | 230 - 275 °F | Average = 130°C; Grade Count = 23 |
Maximum Service Temperature, Air | 41 - 120 °C | 106 - 248 °F | Average = 84.3°C; Grade Count = 31 |
Deflection Temperature at 0.46 MPa (66 psi) | 60 - 104 °C | 140 - 219 °F | Average = 74.9°C; Grade Count=41 |
Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi) | 41 - 93 °C | 106 - 199 °F | Average = 47°C; Grade Count=22 |
Vicat Softening Point | 67 - 131 °C | 153 - 268 °F | Average = 110°C; Grade Count = 84 |
Minimum Service Temperature, Air | -200 - -60 °C | -328 - -76 °F | Average = -140°C; Grade Count = 9 |
Brittleness Temperature | -118 - -68 °C | -180 - -90.4 °F | Average = -75.4°C; Grade Count=38 |
Flammability, UL94 | HB - V-0 | HB - V-0 | Grade Count = 25, HB is typical |
Oxygen Index | 17 - 20 % | 17 - 20 % | Average = 19.1%; Grade Count = 14 |
Optical Properties |
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Haze | 6 % | 6 % | Grade Count = 1 |
Gloss | 85 % | 85 % | Grade Count = 1 |
Transmission, Visible | 80 % | 80 % | Grade Count = 2 |
Processing Properties |
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Processing Temperature | 190 - 274 °C | 374 - 525 °F | Average = 210°C; Grade Count = 25 |
Rear Barrel Temperature | 210 °C | 410 °F | Grade Count = 2 |
Middle Barrel Temperature | 210 °C | 410 °F | Grade Count = 2 |
Front Barrel Temperature | 210 °C | 410 °F | Grade Count = 2 |
Nozzle Temperature | 210 °C | 410 °F | Grade Count = 2 |
Mold Temperature | 33 °C | 91.4 °F | Grade Count = 2 |
Drying Temperature | 77 °C | 171 °F | Grade Count = 2 |