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DuPont Zytel® 159L NC010 Nylon 612
Subcategory: Nylon; Nylon 612; Polymer; Thermoplastic
Material Notes:
Zytel® 159L NC010 is a high viscosity, lubricated polyamide 612 resin that is suitable for extrusion applications such as monofilament and tubing.
| Physical Properties | Metric | English | Comments | |
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| Density | 1.06 g/cc | 0.0383 lb/in³ | DAM; ISO 1183 | |
| Specific Gravity | 1.06 g/cc | 0.0383 lb/in³ | DAM; ASTM D 792 | |
| Water Absorption | 0.45 % | 0.45 % | Immersion 24h; 23°C; DAM; ISO 62, Similar to | |
Mechanical Properties | ||||
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| Tensile Strength, Ultimate | 62 MPa | 8990 psi | DAM; ASTM D 638 | |
| Tensile Strength, Yield | 62 MPa | 8990 psi | DAM; ISO 527 | |
| Elongation at Break | 35 % | 35 % | DAM; Nominal; ISO 527 | |
| Elongation at Break | 60 % | 60 % | DAM; ASTM D 638 | |
| Elongation at Yield | 4.5 % | 4.5 % | ISO 527 | |
| Tensile Modulus | 2.4 GPa | 348 ksi | DAM; ISO 527 | |
| Flexural Modulus | 2.15 GPa | 312 ksi | DAM; ASTM D 790 | |
| Flexural Modulus | 2.15 GPa | 312 ksi | DAM; ISO 178 | |
| Charpy Impact, Notched | 0.5 J/cm² | 2.38 ft-lb/in² | DAM; ISO 179/1eA | |
| Izod Impact, Notched | 0.48 J/cm | 0.899 ft-lb/in | DAM; ASTM D 256 | |
Thermal Properties | ||||
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| Melting Point | 216 °C | 421 °F | DAM; ASTM D 3418 | |
| Melting Point | 216 °C | 421 °F | 10°C/min; DAM; ISO 11357-1/-3 | |
| Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi) | 62 °C | 144 °F | DAM; ISO 75-1/-2 | |
| Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi) | 62 °C | 144 °F | DAM; ASTM D 648 | |
Processing Properties | ||||
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| Melt Temperature | 230 - 290 °C | 446 - 554 °F | ||
| Melt Temperature | 250 °C | 482 °F | Optimum | |
| Mold Temperature | 50 - 90 °C | 122 - 194 °F | ||
| Mold Temperature | 70 °C | 158 °F | Optimum | |
| Drying Temperature | 80 °C | 176 °F | ||
| Dry Time | 2 - 4 hour | 2 - 4 hour | Dehumidified Dryer | |
| Moisture Content | Max 0.05 % | Max 0.05 % | ||
Descriptive Properties | ||||
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| Additive | Lubricant | |||
| Appearance | Natural Color | |||
| Drying | Recommended | If moisture content of resin exceeds recommended level | ||
| DuPont Product Category | Extrusion Resins | |||
| DuPont Product Category | Unreinforced Resins | |||
| Extrudable | Blown Film | |||
| Extrudable | Coating | |||
| Extrudable | Filament | |||
| Extrudable | Hose | |||
| Extrudable | Sheet | |||
| Extrudable | Tubing | |||
| Extrudable | Wire and Cable | |||
| Extrusion Blow Moldable | Yes | |||
| Features | Chemical Resistance, Good | |||
| Features | Lubricated | |||
| Features | Molecular Wt., High | |||
| Features | Viscosity, High | |||
| Form | Pellets | |||
| Injection Blow Moldable | Yes | |||
| Injection Moldable | Yes | |||
| Part Marking Code | >PA612< | ISO 11469 | ||
| Processing Method | Extrusion | |||
| Region | Americas | |||
| Region | Asia/Pacific | |||
| Region | Europe | |||
| Resin Identification | PA612 | ISO 1043 | ||
| Ultrasonic Weldable | Yes | |||
| Uses | Filaments | |||
| Uses | Stock Material for Machining | |||
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