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Viva Nylons Limited PA6/12
- Chemical Family
- Polyamides
Viva Nylons Limited PA6/12, offers excellent dimensional stability and reduced moisture absorption. A copolymer of Nylon 6 and Nylon 12, produced via the anionic polymerization process using the monomer’s Caprolactam and Laurinlactam. It has reduced water absorption and improved stability and impact strength.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Custom, Plates, Rods, Tube
- Custom
- Plates
- Rods
- Tube
Product families
Applications
- Consumer Goods — Sports & Recreation
Automotive & Transportation — Automotive
- Exterior & Body
- Interior
- Other Automotive Applications
Electrical & Electronics — Parts & Components
- Housings & Enclosures
Other characteristics
- Color
- Red
- Density
- 1140.0 - 1140.0 kg/m³
- Features
Dimensional Stability, Good Impact Strength, Good Stability, Low Water Absorption
- Polymer Name
- Polyamide 612 (PA 612)
- Tensile Modulus
- 3700.0 - 3700.0 MPa
- Markets
- Automotive & Transportation
- Consumer Goods
- Electrical & Electronics
- Flame Rating
- IEC 60695-11-10 HB
- Technology
- Plastics
- Product Families
- Plastics — Parts, Shapes & Films
- Material Features
- Dimensional Stability
- Good Impact Strength
- Good Stability
- Low Water Absorption
- Plastics and Elastomers End Uses
- Automotive Applications
- Automotive Exterior Parts
- Automotive Interior Parts
- Housings
- Sporting Goods
Technical data
Table 1 of 5
11 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Strength at Yield (Sample Type 1B, 50mm/min) | 75.0 | MPa | ISO 527-1/2;1993 |
| E-modulus (Sample Type 1B, 50mm/min) | 3700.0 | MPa | ISO 527-1/2:1993 |
| Elongation at Break (Sample Type 1B, 50mm/min) | min. 30 | % | ISO 527-1/2:1993 |
| Compressive Strength (Sample Type B, 5mm/min) | 90.0 | MPa | ISO 604:2002 |
| Compressive Modulus (Sample Type A, 1mm/min) | 2000.0 | MPa | ISO 604:2002 |
| Flexural Strength (1.5mm/min) | 95.0 | MPa | ISO 178:2001 |
| Flexural Modulus (1.5mm/min) | 2700.0 | MPa | ISO 178:2001 |
| Izod Impact Strength (Sample Type A, notched) | 6.5 | kJ/mm² | ISO 180:2000 |
| Dynamic Coefficient of Friction (31.4m/min, 1.75MPa) | 0.3 | — | — |
| K-Factor (31.4m/min, 1.75MPa) | 2.9x10⁻⁵ | mm³/Nm | — |
| Hardness Durometer | 84.0 | Shore D | — |
Table 2 of 5
3 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Density (Test Method A) | 1.14 | g/cm³ | ISO 1183:1987 |
| Water Absorption (24 hrs, Immersion at 23°C) | 0.3 | % | ISO 62:1999 (modified) |
| Water Absorption (24 hrs Saturation, Immersion at 23°C) | 5.0 | % | ISO 62:1999 |
Table 3 of 5
7 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melting Temperature (Tg) | 215.0 | °C | — |
| Glass Transition Temperature | 63.0 | °C | ISO 11359:1999 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT/A, 1.80MPa) | 75.0 | °C | ISO 75 |
| Maximum/Minimum Continuous Service Temperatures | 100/-40 | °C | — |
| Maximum/Minimum Intermittent Service Temperatures | 160/-100 | °C | — |
| Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (23 - 55°C) | 8x10⁻⁵ | °C⁻¹ | ISO 11359-2:1999 |
| Thermal Conductivity (Mean T = 20°C) | 0.26 | W/m°C | ISO 8301:1991 |
Table 4 of 5
6 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dielectric Constant (1MHz) | 3.7 | — | IEC 60250:1969-01 |
| Dielectric Constant (Low Frequency, 100 Hz) | 4.0 | — | — |
| Dielectric Strength | 25.0 | kV/m | IEC 60243:-1:1998-01 |
| Volume Resistivity | 1x10¹³ | ohm.m | IEC 60093:1980-01 |
| Surface Resistivity | 1x10¹² | ohm.m | IEC 60093:1980-01 |
| Comparative Tracking Index | 600.0 | CTI | IEC 60112:2003-01 |
Table 5 of 5
1 row| Characteristic | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Flammability | HB | IEC 60695-11-10:2003-08 |
