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Formula: PA 6 - (C₆H₁₁N)ₙ
Form: Coil
Material: Polyamide 6 (PA)
CAS Number: 25038-54-4
Commodity: Polymers
Nylon 6 is a versatile, semi-crystalline polyamide polymer. It’s known for its high tensile strength, excellent wear resistance, and good chemical resistance. It’s non-abrasive, has high impact resistance, and doesn’t require lubrication. It also boasts superior impact resistance, durability against wear, and electrical insulation capabilities. This polyamide is highly flexible and resistant to fatigue. It has numerous applications in automotive parts and industrial machinery (gear, bearings), electrical components (cable ties, circuit breakers), and consumer goods (sports equipment, household items).
Tolerances
Coil
| Thickness | ±20% |
|---|
Material Properties for Polymers
Chemical Resistance
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Acids - concentrated | Poor |
| Acids - dilute | Poor |
| Alcohols | Good |
| Alkalis | Good-Fair |
| Aromatic hydrocarbons | Good |
| Greases and Oils | Good |
| Halogenated Hydrocarbons | Good-Poor |
| Halogens | Poor |
| Ketones | Good |
Mechanical Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Coefficient of friction | 0.2-0.3 |
| Hardness - Rockwell | M82 |
| Poisson's ratio | 0.39 |
| Tensile modulus( GPa ) | 2.6-3 |
| Izod impact strength( J m⁻¹ ) | 30-250 |
| Abrasive resistance - ASTM D1044( mg/1000 cycles ) | 5 |
| Tensile strength( MPa ) | 78 |
Electrical Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Dielectric constant @1MHz | 3.6 |
| Dissipation factor @ 1kHz | 0.2 |
| Dielectric strength( kV mm⁻¹ ) | 25 |
| Surface resistivity( Ohm/sq ) | 5x10¹⁰ |
| Volume resistivity( Ohmcm ) | 5x10¹² |
Physical Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Flammability | HB |
| Radiation resistance | Fair |
| Refractive index | 1.53 |
| Resistance to Ultra-violet | Poor |
| Limiting oxygen index( % ) | 25 |
| Water absorption - equilibrium( % ) | 8 |
| Water absorption - over 24 hours( % ) | 2.7 |
| Density( gcm⁻³ ) | 1.13 |
Thermal Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Heat-deflection temperature - 0.45MPa( C ) | 200 |
| Heat-deflection temperature - 1.8MPa( C ) | 80 |
| Lower working temperature( C ) | -40 |
| Upper working temperature( C ) | 80-160 |
| Specific heat( J K⁻¹ kg⁻¹ ) | 1700 |
| Thermal conductivity( W m⁻¹ K⁻¹ ) | 0.24-0.28@23°C |
| Coefficient of thermal expansion( x10⁻⁶ K⁻¹ ) | 95 |
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