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TYPICAL PROPERTIES of NYLON® (EXTRUDED) |
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| ASTM or UL test | Property | Nylon 6/6 Unfilled |
Nylatron GS Moly-Filled 6/6 |
Nylon 6/6 30% Glass |
| PHYSICAL | ||||
| D792 | Density (lb/in³) (g/cm³) |
0.042 1.15 |
0.042 1.16 |
0.049 1.35 |
| D570 | Water Absorption, 24 hrs (%) Saturation (%) |
0.3 7.0 |
0.3 7.0 |
0.7 5.4 |
| MECHANICAL | ||||
| D638 | Tensile Strength (psi) | 11,500 | 12,500 | 12,000 |
| D638 | Tensile Modulus (psi) | 425,000 | 480,000 | 400,000 |
| D638 | Tensile Elongation at Break (%) | 50 | 25 | 10 |
| D790 | Flexural Strength (psi) | 15,000 | 17,000 | 18,500 |
| D790 | Flexural Modulus (psi) | 450,000 | 460,000 | 550,000 |
| D695 | Compressive Strength (psi) | 12,500 | 16,000 | – |
| D695 | Compressive Modulus (psi) | 420,000 | 420,000 | – |
| D785 | Hardness, Rockwell R | M85 / R115 | M85 / R115 | M90 |
| D256 | IZOD Notched Impact (ft-lb/in) | 0.6 | 0.5 | 1.0 |
| THERMAL | ||||
| D696 | Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (x 10-5 in./in./°F) |
5.5 | 4.0 | 1.2 |
| D648 | Heat Deflection Temp (°F / °C) at 264 psi | 200 / 93 | 200 / 93 | 482 / 250 |
| D3418 | Melting Temperature (°F / °C) | 500 / 260 | 500 / 260 | 491 / 255 |
| – | Max Operating Temp (°F / °C) | 210 / 99 | 220 / 104 | 230 / 110 |
| C177 | Thermal Conductivity (BTU-in/ft²-hr-°F) (x 10-4 cal/cm-sec-°C) |
1.7 5.9 |
1.7 5.9 |
1.7 5.9 |
| UL94 | Flammability Rating | V-2 | V-2 | – |
| ELECTRICAL | ||||
| D149 | Dielectric Strength (V/mil) short time, 1/8″ thick | 400 | 350 | – |
| D150 | Dielectric Constant at 60 Hz | 3.6 | – | 3.5 |
| D150 | Dissipation Factor at 60 Hz | 0.02 | – | – |
| D257 | Volume Resistivity (ohm-cm) at 73°F, 50% RH | > 1013 | > 1013 | 1015 |
NOTE: The information contained herein are typical values intended for reference and comparison purposes only. They should NOT be used as a basis for design specifications or quality control. Contact us for manufacturers’ complete material property datasheets.