Vectra® B Liquid Crystal Polyester/amide Rod

Formula: LCP Vectra® B

Form: Rod

Material: Vectra® B Liquid Crystal Polyester/amide

Commodity: Polymers

Vectra® B Liquid Crystal Polyester/Amide Rods are part of Goodfellow's extensive range of rods. With 37 variations available, they’re made from a liquid crystal polymer that provides high strength and rigidity along with excellent chemical and hot water resistance. Potential applications include mechanical parts and electrical components. These rods are also ideal for automotive under-the-hood parts that require dimensional stability, low moisture absorption, and retention of properties through repeated heating and cooling cycles. With our range of sizes and grades to choose from, Vectra® B Liquid Crystal Polyester/Amide Rods offer versatile solutions for demanding engineering challenges.

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Technical Data Sheet Safety Data Sheet Tolerance Properties

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Tolerances

Rod

Diameter		+20% / -10%

Material Properties for Polymers

Chemical Resistance

Element	Value
Acids - concentrated	Good-Poor
Acids - dilute	Good
Alcohols	Good
Alkalis	Fair
Aromatic hydrocarbons	Good
Greases and Oils	Good
Ketones	Good

Electrical Properties

Element	Value
Dielectric constant @1MHz	3.1
Dissipation factor @ 1MHz	0.01
Dielectric strength( kV mm⁻¹ )	37@1.5mm
Volume resistivity( Ohmcm )	10¹⁶

Physical Properties

Element	Value
Flammability	V0 @ 0.4mm
Radiation resistance	Good
Resistance to Ultra-violet	Good
Limiting oxygen index( % )	50
Water absorption - equilibrium( % )	0.1
Water absorption - over 24 hours( % )	0.03
Density( gcm⁻³ )	1.4

Mechanical Properties

Element	Value
Hardness - Rockwell	M100
Elongation at break( % )	1.3
Tensile modulus( GPa )	2.5-20
Izod impact strength( J m⁻¹ )	415
Tensile strength( MPa )	87-188

Thermal Properties

Element	Value
Heat-deflection temperature - 1.8MPa( C )	200
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 )	-45