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Grade: Vectra® B
Composition: LCP
Form: Rod
Material: Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP)
Commodity: Polymers
Vectra® B LCP Rod is a thermotropic liquid crystalline polymer material notable for its high thermal stability and unique molecular orientation that imparts strong mechanical strength. Its rigid-rod molecular structure enhances tensile properties while allowing for reduced melt viscosity, which facilitates processing into high-performance shapes. This makes it particularly valuable in industries such as electronics, automotive, and high-performance composites, where durability and precision are essential. Specific applications include use in reinforcing engineering polymers for lightweight structural components, enhancing thermal stability in precision-molded electrical connectors, and contributing to advanced composite systems where dimensional accuracy is critical under thermal stress. In research and innovation, Vectra® B LCP Rod serves as a model system for understanding polymer chain orientation and interfacial interactions in blends, particularly with polypropylene and poly(ether imide), expanding design options for tailored composite systems. Its significance lies in bridging fundamental polymer science with industrial-scale applications, making it indispensable in developing next-generation engineering materials.
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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
Pultrusions
Element Value
Compressive strength( MPa ) 84

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