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Grade: Vectra® A
Formula: LCP
Form: Fiber
Material: Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP)
Commodity: Polymers
Filament Diameter: 0.023mm
Number Of Filaments: 300
Tex Number: 167
Vectra® A LCP Fiber is a high-performance thermotropic liquid crystalline polymer (LCP) fiber characterized by its exceptional tensile strength and thermal stability. Its molecular orientation and high modulus give it remarkable mechanical properties while maintaining dimensional stability even under dynamic or high-temperature conditions. This fiber finds extensive use across industries such as aerospace, automotive, and electronics, where lightweight yet durable materials are critical. Specific technologies benefiting from its properties include high-strength ropes and cables, printed circuit boards requiring thermal resilience, and composite reinforcements that demand mechanical reliability under stress. In research, it has been pivotal for advancing studies on thermotropic copolyesters and their integration into polymer blends and composites, providing insight into structure–property relationships at high performance levels. Vectra® A LCP Fiber thus holds considerable value as both a scientific model material and an industrial solution where strength-to-weight efficiency, chemical resistance, and thermal endurance are paramount.
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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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