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Formula: LCP Vectra® MT1300
Form: Rod
Material: Vectra® MT1300 - Liquid Crystal Polyester
Commodity: Polymers
Diameter:
10mm
Type:
Unfilled
Vectra® MT1300 Liquid Crystal Polyester Rod is a thermoplastic polymer rod within Goodfellow's range of stock shapes. Available in 9 variations that include different diameters and lengths the material provides high strength and rigidity along with excellent chemical and thermal resistance. Potential applications for Vectra® MT1300 Liquid Crystal Polyester Rod include electrical insulators, mechanical parts, and components requiring dimensional stability across a wide temperature range.
Tolerances
Rod
| Diameter | +20% / -10% |
|---|
Material Properties for Polymers
Electrical Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Dielectric constant @1MHz | 2.7 |
| Dissipation factor @ 1MHz | 0.016 |
| Dielectric strength( kV mm⁻¹ ) | 36 |
| Surface resistivity( Ohm/sq ) | 10¹⁵ |
| Volume resistivity( Ohmcm ) | 10¹² |
Mechanical Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Elongation at break( % ) | 3.4 |
| Izod impact strength( J m⁻¹ ) | 252 |
Physical Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Water absorption( % ) | 0.03 |
| Density( gcm⁻³ ) | 1.4 |
Thermal Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Heat-deflection temperature - 0.45MPa( C ) | 94 |
| Heat-deflection temperature - 1.8MPa( C ) | 187 |
| Coefficient of thermal expansion( x10⁻⁶ K⁻¹ ) | 4 |
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