PROPERTIES & AVERAGE VALUES OF INJECTION MOLDED SPECIMENS
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PERMANENCE
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English |
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SI Metric |
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ASTM
TEST |
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Specific Gravity |
1.58 |
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1.58 |
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D 792 |
Molding Shrinkage |
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1/8 in (3.2 mm) section |
0.0150 - 0.0250 in/in |
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1.50 - 2.50 % |
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D 955 |
MECHANICAL
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Impact Strength, Izod |
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notched 1/8 in (3.2 mm) section |
1.0 ft-lbs/in |
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53 J/m |
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D 256 |
unnotched 1/8 in (3.2 mm) section |
13.0 ft-lbs/in |
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694 J/m |
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D 4812 |
Tensile Strength |
7500 psi |
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52 MPa |
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D 638 |
Tensile Elongation |
6.0 - 10.0 % |
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6.0 - 10.0 % |
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D 638 |
Tensile Modulus |
0.30 x 10^6 psi |
|
2068 MPa |
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D 638 |
Flexural Strength |
12000 psi |
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83 MPa |
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D 790 |
Flexural Modulus |
0.35 x 10^6 psi |
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2413 MPa |
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D 790 |
ELECTRICAL
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Volume Resistivity |
1E14 - 1E16 ohm.cm |
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1E14 - 1E16 ohm.cm |
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D 257 |
THERMAL
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Deflection Temperature |
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@ 264 psi (1820 kPa) |
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260 °C |
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D 648 |
Ignition Resistance* |
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Flammability** |
V-0 @ 1/16 in |
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V-0 @ 1.5 mm |
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D 3801 |
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PROPERTY NOTES |
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Data herein is typical and not to be construed as specifications.
Unless otherwise specified, all data listed is for natural or black colored materials. Pigments can affect properties. |
* This rating is not intended to reflect hazards of this or any other material under actual fire conditions. |
** Values per RTP Company testing. |
GENERAL PROCESSING FOR INJECTION MOLDING
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English |
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SI Metric |
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Injection Pressure |
12000 - 18000 psi |
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83 - 124 MPa |
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Melt Temperature |
660 - 750 °F |
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349 - 399 °C |
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Mold Temperature |
325 - 425 °F |
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163 - 218 °C |
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Drying |
3 hrs @ 300 °F |
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3 hrs @ 149 °C |
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Moisture Content |
0.10 % |
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0.10 % |
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