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Vectra® A Liquid Crystal Polyester Fiber

Formula: LCP Vectra® A
Form: Fiber
Material: Vectra® A Liquid Crystal Polyester
Commodity: Polymers
Filament Diameter: 0.023mm
Number Of Filaments: 300
Tex Number: 167
Vectra® A Liquid Crystal Polyester Fiber is a product in Goodfellow's range of fibers, available in 14 variations. Vectra A fibers have high strength and modulus, excellent chemical resistance, low moisture absorption and inherent flame retardance. These properties make it ideal for use in composites for the aerospace, electronics and automotive industries. Fibers can be used to reinforce thermoplastic and thermoset resins, producing lightweight and high-performance composite parts.
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Tolerances

Fiber
Filament Diameter ±25%
Number Of Yarns ±10%
Number Of Filaments ±10%
Tex Number ±10%
Length +5% / -1%

Material Properties for Polymers

Chemical Resistance
Element Value
Acids - concentrated Good-Poor
Acids - dilute Good
Alcohols Good
Alkalis Good-Fair
Aromatic hydrocarbons Good
Greases and Oils Good
Halogenated Hydrocarbons Good(?)
Halogens Good
Ketones Good
Mechanical Properties
Element Value
Coefficient of friction 0.12-0.14
Hardness - Rockwell M60
Elongation at break( % ) 3
Tensile modulus( GPa ) 02-Oct
Izod impact strength( J m⁻¹ ) 520
Abrasive resistance - ASTM D1044( mg/1000 cycles ) 56
Tensile strength( MPa ) 55-165
Electrical Properties
Element Value
Dielectric constant @1MHz 3
Dissipation factor @ 1MHz 0.02
Dielectric strength( kV mm⁻¹ ) 47@1.5mm
Surface resistivity( Ohm/sq ) 4x10¹³
Volume resistivity( Ohmcm ) 10¹⁶
Physical Properties
Element Value
Flammability V0 @ 0.8mm
Radiation resistance Good
Resistance to Ultra-violet Good
Limiting oxygen index( % ) 35
Water absorption - equilibrium( % ) 0.03
Water absorption - over 24 hours( % ) 0.02
Density( gcm⁻³ ) 1.4
Thermal Properties
Element Value
Heat-deflection temperature - 0.45MPa( C ) 220
Heat-deflection temperature - 1.8MPa( C ) 180
Lower working temperature( C ) -200
Upper working temperature( C ) 200-220
Specific heat( J K⁻¹ kg⁻¹ ) 1000
Thermal conductivity( W m⁻¹ K⁻¹ ) 0.18@23°C
Coefficient of thermal expansion( x10⁻⁶ K⁻¹ ) -80
Pultrusions
Element Value
Compressive strength( MPa ) 70

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