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Degussa AG Vestamid® L2101F Nylon 12
Subcategory: Nylon; Nylon 12; Polymer; Thermoplastic
Key Words: PA12,F,22-010
Material Notes:
Description: High-viscosity film grade, steam sterilizable
Applications: Films for packaging applications
Information provided by degussa.
| Physical Properties | Original Value | Comments | ||
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| Density | 1.01 g/cc | ISO 1183 | ||
| Moisture Absorption at Equilibrium | 0.8 % | 23°C/50% R.H. (1mm); ISO 62 | ||
| Water Absorption at Saturation | 1.6 % | 1 mm; ISO 62 | ||
| Linear Mold Shrinkage | 0.011 cm/cm | 127x12.7x3.2 mm (processing cond. acc. To ISO 1874-2) | ||
| Linear Mold Shrinkage, Transverse | 0.015 cm/cm | 127x12.7x3.2 mm (processing cond. acc. To ISO 1874-2) | ||
Mechanical Properties | ||||
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| Tensile Strength, Yield | 45 MPa | ISO 527-1/2 | ||
| Elongation at Break | Min 50 % | ISO 527-1/2 | ||
| Elongation at Yield | 5 % | ISO 527-1/2 | ||
| Tensile Modulus | 1.4 GPa | ISO 527-1/2 | ||
| Charpy Impact Unnotched | NB | 23°C; ISO 179/1eU | ||
| Charpy Impact, Notched, Low Temp | 0.9 J/cm² | -30°C; ISO 179/1eA | ||
| Charpy Impact, Unnotched Low Temp | NB | -30°C; ISO 179/1eU | ||
| Charpy Impact, Notched | 3.2 J/cm² | 23°C; ISO 179/1eA | ||
Electrical Properties | ||||
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| Volume Resistivity | 1e+015 ohm-cm | IEC 60093 | ||
| Dielectric Constant | 3 | 23°C/1 MHz; IEC 60250 | ||
| Dielectric Constant, Low Frequency | 3.7 | 23°C/100 Hz; IEC 60250 | ||
| Dielectric Strength | 29 kV/mm | K20/P50; IEC 60243-1 | ||
| Dissipation Factor | 0.028 | 23°C/1 MHz; IEC 60250 | ||
| Dissipation Factor, Low Frequency | 0.045 | 23°C/100 Hz; IEC 60250 | ||
| Comparative Tracking Index | Min 600 V | Test Solution A, 50 drops; IEC 60112 | ||
| Comparative Tracking Index | 600 V | Test Solution A, 100 drops; IEC 60112 | ||
Thermal Properties | ||||
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| CTE, linear 20°C | 150 µm/m-°C | 23-55°C (45x15x10 mm); ISO 11359 | ||
| Melting Point | 178 °C | Peak Temperature; ISO 3146, ISO 11357 | ||
| Deflection Temperature at 0.46 MPa (66 psi) | 110 °C | ISO 75 | ||
| Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi) | 50 °C | ISO 75 | ||
| Vicat Softening Point | 140 °C | 50N; ISO 306 | ||
| Vicat Softening Point | 170 °C | 10N; ISO 306 | ||
| Flammability, UL94 | HB | 3.2 mm | ||
| Flammability, UL94 | HB | 1.6 mm | ||
Descriptive Properties | ||||
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| Electrolytic Corrosion | A1 Step | IEC 60426 | ||
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