VESTAMID® NRG 2101 YE
- Chemical Family
- Polyamides
VESTAMID® NRG 2101 YE is a high-molecular-grade PA-12 material developed by Evonik. It is designed for use in thermoplastic piping systems at higher operating pressures and larger diameters, replacing metallic piping systems in a safe and cost-effective manner. It offers superior performance characteristics.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Granules
- Pellets
- Solid
Other characteristics
- Brand
- VESTAMID
- Polymer Name
- Polyamide 12 (PA 12)
- Additives Included
- Heat Stabilizer, Light Stabilizer, UV Stabilizer
- Heat Stabilizer
- Light Stabilizer
- UV Stabilizer
- Color (Properties)
- Yellow
- Materials Features
Chemical Resistant, Corrosion Resistant, Cost Effective, Crack Resistant, Durable, Electrically Insulating, Excellent Toughness, Fatigue Resistant, Fuel Resistant, Good Aging Behavior, Good Environmental Stress Crack Resistance (ESCR), Good Impact Strength, Good Light Stability, Good Thermal Stability, Good Weather Stability, Grease Resistant, Heat Stabilized, High Melt Strength, High Molecular Weight, High Performance, High Viscosity, Hot Water Resistant, Hydrocarbon Resistant, Hydrolysis Resistant, Light Stabilized, Oil Resistant, Ozone Resistant, Semi Crystalline, Solvent Resistant, UV Resistant, UV Stabilized, Unreinforced, Very Good Heat Resistance, Weldable
- Processing Methods
Extrusion, Injection Molding, Pipe Extrusion, Profile Extrusion, Tubing Extrusion
- Markets
- Electrical & Electronics
- Industrial
- Shelf LIfe
- 2 years
- Technology
- Composite Materials
- Plastics
- Labeling Claims
- Halogen-free
- Phosphorus-free
- Color
- Yellow
- Material Features
Chemical Resistant; Corrosion Resistant; Cost Effective; Crack Resistant; Durable; Electrically Insulating; Excellent Toughness; Fatigue Resistant; Fuel Resistant; Good Aging Behavior; Good Environmental Stress Crack Resistance (ESCR); Good Impact Strength; Good Light Stability; Good Thermal Stability; Good Weather Stability; Grease Resistant; Heat Stabilized; High Melt Strength; High Molecular Weight; High Performance; High Viscosity; Hot Water Resistant; Hydrocarbon Resistant; Hydrolysis Resistant; Light Stabilized; Oil Resistant; Ozone Resistant; Semi Crystalline; Solvent Resistant; UV Resistant; UV Stabilized; Unreinforced; Very Good Heat Resistance; Weldable
- Storage Condition
Inside the original and undamaged packaging, the product has a shelf life of at least 2 years when stored in dry rooms at temperatures not exceeding 30°C.
Technical data
Table 1 of 6
16 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Modulus (dry) | 189000 | psi | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Strength (dry) | 5800 | psi | ISO 527 |
| Yield Stress (dry) | 5800 | psi | ISO 527 |
| Yield Strain (dry) | 12 | % | ISO 527 |
| Stress at 50% Strain (dry) | 5220 | psi | ISO 527 |
| Stress at Break (dry) | 6960 | psi | ISO 527 |
| Nominal Strain at Break (ɛtb, dry) | 175 | % | ISO 527 |
| Typical for the Mat. Nom. Strain at Break (ɛtb) | min. 220 (specimen milled from pipe wall) | % | ISO 527 |
| Charpy Notched Impact Strength (+23°C, dry) | 21.4 | ftlb/in² | ISO 179/1eA |
| Charpy Notched Impact Strength (0°C, dry) | 11.9 | ftlb/in² | ISO 179/1eA |
| Charpy Notched Impact Strength (-30°C, dry) | 8.56 | ftlb/in² | ISO 179/1eA |
| Charpy Notched Impact Strength (-40°C, dry) | 4.28 | ftlb/in² | ISO 179/1eA |
Table 2 of 6
5 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Density (dry) | 1.02 | g/cm³ | ISO 1183 |
| Water Absorption (dry) | 1.6 | % | Sim. to 1SO 62 |
| Humidity Absorption (dry) | 0.9 | % | Sim. to 1SO 62 |
| Shore D Hardness (dry) | 73 (3 sec) | — | ISO 7619-1 |
| Ball Indentation Hardness (dry) | 11000 | psi | ISO 2039-1 |
Table 3 of 6
7 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melting Temperature (dry) | 351 | °F | ISO 11357-1/-3 |
| Glass Transition Temperature (dry) | 96.8 | °F | ISO 11357-1/-2 |
| Temperature of Deflection Under Load A (1.80 Mpa, dry) | 113 | °F | ISO 75-1/-2 |
| Temperature of Deflection Under Load B (0.45 Mpa, dry) | 293 | °F | ISO 75-1/-2 |
| Vicat Softening Temperature A (10 N, 50 K/h, dry) | 338 | °F | ISO 306 |
| Vicat Softening Temperature B (50 N, 50 K/h, dry) | 302 | °F | ISO 306 |
| Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (23°C to 55 °C, Parallel, dry) | 8.0e-05 | in/in/°F | ISO 11359-1/-2 |
Table 4 of 6
8 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volume Resistivity (pV, dry) | min. 1E13 | Ohm*m | IEC 62631-3-1 |
| Surface Resistivity (σC, Circular Electrodes, dry) | min. 1E15 | Ohm/sq | IEC 62631-3-2 |
| Relative Permittivity (50Hz, dry) | 3.6 | — | IEC 62631-2-1 |
| Relative Permittivity (100Hz, dry) | 3.5 | — | IEC 62631-2-1 |
| Relative Permittivity (1MHz, dry) | 29 | — | IEC 62631-2-1 |
| Dissipation Factor (1Mhz, dry) | 225 | E-4 | IEC 62631-2-1 |
| Electric Strength (AC, S20/S20, t. 1 mm, dry.) | 1070 | kV/in | IEC 60243-1 |
| Electric Strength (AC, S20/S20, t. 1 mm, cond.) | 1040 | kV/in | IEC 60243-1 |
Table 5 of 6
3 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Injection Molding - Melt Temperature | 500 | °F | ISO 294 |
| Injection Molding - Mold Temperature | 140 | °F | ISO 294 |
| Injection Molding - Injection Velocity | 7.87 | in/s | ISO 294 |
Table 6 of 6
5 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melt Volume Flow Rate (dry, at 455°F, 22lb) | 3 | cm³/10min | ISO 1133 |
| Molding Shrinkage (Parallel, dry) | 0.5 | % | ISO 294-4, 2577 |
| Molding Shrinkage (Normal, dry) | 1.6 | % | ISO 294-4, 2577 |
| Mold Temperature (dry) | 140 | °F | — |
| Melt Temperature (dry) | 500 | °F | — |
