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Degussa AG Vestamid® D18 Nylon 612 (Dry as Molded)
Subcategory: Nylon; Nylon 612; Polymer; Thermoplastic
Key Words: PA612, LN, 14-020
Material Notes:
Description: medium-viscosity base product
Applications: monofilaments, bristles with high recovery for paint brushes and tooth brushes
Information provided by degussa.
| Physical Properties | Metric | English | Comments | |
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| Density | 1.06 g/cc | 0.0383 lb/in³ | ISO 1183 | |
| Moisture Absorption at Equilibrium | 1 % | 1 % | 23°C/50% R.H.; ISO 62 | |
| Water Absorption at Saturation | 2.7 % | 2.7 % | ISO 62 | |
| Linear Mold Shrinkage | 0.013 cm/cm | 0.013 in/in | 127x12.7x3.2 mm (processing cond. acc. To ISO 1874-2) | |
| Linear Mold Shrinkage, Transverse | 0.011 cm/cm | 0.011 in/in | 127x12.7x3.2 mm (processing cond. acc. To ISO 1874-2) | |
Mechanical Properties | ||||
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| Tensile Strength, Yield | 58 MPa | 8410 psi | ISO 527-2/1A | |
| Elongation at Break | Min 50 % | Min 50 % | ISO 527-2/1A | |
| Elongation at Yield | 4 % | 4 % | ISO 527-2/1A | |
| Tensile Modulus | 2.1 GPa | 305 ksi | ISO 527-2/1A | |
| Charpy Impact Unnotched | NB | NB | 23°C; ISO 179/1eU | |
| Charpy Impact, Notched, Low Temp | 0.6 J/cm² | 2.86 ft-lb/in² | -30°C; ISO 179/1eA | |
| Charpy Impact, Unnotched Low Temp | NB | NB | -30°C; ISO 179/1eU | |
| Charpy Impact, Notched | 0.7 J/cm² | 3.33 ft-lb/in² | 23°C; ISO 179/1eA | |
Electrical Properties | ||||
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| Dielectric Constant | 3.4 | 3.4 | 23°C/1 MHz; IEC 60250 | |
| Dielectric Constant, Low Frequency | 3.8 | 3.8 | 23°C/100 Hz; IEC 60250 | |
| Dielectric Strength | 28 kV/mm | 711 kV/in | K20/P50; IEC 60243-1 | |
| Dissipation Factor | 0.031 | 0.031 | 23°C/1 MHz; IEC 60250 | |
| Dissipation Factor, Low Frequency | 0.026 | 0.026 | 23°C/100 Hz; IEC 60250 | |
| Comparative Tracking Index | Min 600 V | Min 600 V | Test Solution A, 100 drops; IEC 60112 | |
Thermal Properties | ||||
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| CTE, linear 20°C | 130 µm/m-°C | 72.2 µin/in-°F | 23-55°C ; ISO 11359 | |
| Melting Point | 215 °C | 419 °F | Peak Temperature; ISO 3146, ISO 11357 | |
| Deflection Temperature at 0.46 MPa (66 psi) | 140 °C | 284 °F | ISO 75 | |
| Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi) | 60 °C | 140 °F | ISO 75 | |
| Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi) | 75 °C | 167 °F | When conditioned at 180°C for 1 hour; ISO 75 | |
| Vicat Softening Point | 180 °C | 356 °F | 50N; ISO 306 | |
| Flammability, UL94 | HB | HB | 3.2 mm | |
| Flammability, UL94 | HB | HB | 1.6 mm | |
Descriptive Properties | ||||
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| Electrolytic Corrosion | A1 Step | IEC 60426 | ||
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