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LNP (SABIC Innovative Plastics) VALOX® VC130 Polybutylene Terephthalate
Subcategory: 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:
Information provided by LNP, a GE Plastics Company.
| Physical Properties | Metric | English | Comments | |
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| Specific Gravity | 1.5 g/cc | 0.0542 lb/in³ | ASTM D792 | |
| Linear Mold Shrinkage | 0.001 - 0.002 cm/cm | 0.001 - 0.002 in/in | 3.20 mm; ASTM D955 | |
| Linear Mold Shrinkage | 0.006 - 0.007 cm/cm | 0.006 - 0.007 in/in | 6.40 mm; ASTM D955 | |
Mechanical Properties | ||||
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| Tensile Strength, Yield | 167 MPa | 24200 psi | ASTM D638 | |
| Elongation at Break | 3 % | 3 % | ASTM D638 | |
| Flexural Modulus | 17.5 GPa | 2540 ksi | ASTM D790 | |
| Flexural Strength | 239 MPa | 34700 psi | ASTM D790 | |
| Izod Impact, Notched | 0.76 J/cm | 1.42 ft-lb/in | ASTM D256 | |
Thermal Properties | ||||
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| CTE, linear 20°C | 50 µm/m-°C | 27.8 µin/in-°F | TMA, -30°C to 30°C | |
| Deflection Temperature at 0.46 MPa (66 psi) | 205 °C | 401 °F | Unannealed (3.20 mm); ASTM D648 | |
| Flammability, UL94 | V-0 | V-0 | 1.55 mm | |
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