Nylon 6 Granules

Nylon 6 Granules provide excellent mechanical strength, abrasion resistance, and chemical stability, serving as a versatile feedstock for molding and extrusion processes. Their balanced toughness and stiffness make them suitable for automotive components, electrical housings, and industrial equipment parts. Specific applications include fuel system connectors, wire and cable jacketing, and precision gears. Modified formulations, including long-fiber reinforcement, enhance dimensional stability, heat resistance, and surface finish, enabling use in aerospace structures, military hardware, and high-performance consumer products. In research, Nylon 6 granules support development of composite blends, porous polymer structures, and advanced molding techniques. Their adaptability and processing ease secure their position as a critical engineering polymer feedstock.

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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