LEXAN™ Copolymer XHT3171
- Chemical Family
- Polycarbonate (PC)
SABIC's Specialties Business LEXAN™ Copolymer XHT3171 is a 38 MVR high flow, high heat polycarbonate copolymer enabling high esthetics, thin wall and complex designs. It is available in a range of opaque colors.
Product families
- High Performance Thermoplastics
- Polycarbonates
Other characteristics
- Brand
- LEXAN™ Copolymer
- Polymer Name
- Polycarbonate (PC)
- Flexural Modulus
- 2400.0 - 2400.0 MPa
- Additives Included
- Heat Stabilizer, Mold Release Agent
- Heat Stabilizer
- Mold Release Agent
- Processing Methods
- Injection Molding, Thin Wall Injection Molding
- Note
ʰ Measurements made from laboratory test coupon. Actual shrinkage may vary outside of range due to differences in processing conditions, equipment, part geometry and tool design. It is recommended that mold shrinkage studies be performed with surrogate or legacy tooling prior to cutting tools for new molded article.; ⁷ Injection Molding parameters are only mentioned as general guidelines. These may not apply or may need adjustment in specific situations such as low shot sizes, large part molding, thin wall molding and gas-assist molding.; ¹¹ The information stated on Technical Datasheets should be used as indicative only for material selection purposes and not be utilized as specification or used for part or tool design.
- Color
- Opaque
- Translucent
- Transparent
- Markets
- Automotive & Transportation
- Building & Construction
- Consumer Goods
- Electrical & Electronics
- Healthcare & Pharma
- Industrial
- Personal Care
- Printing & Packaging
- Features
High heatresistance (Tg in range of 155 to 195°C); Excellent processability with standard and high flow versions; Ductile practical impact at low temperatures; Excellent metallization capability; Opaque and transparent colors
- Technology
- Plastics
Technical data
Table 1 of 5
16 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Stress (Yield, Type I, 50 mm/min) ¹¹ | 75 | MPa | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Stress (Break, Type I, 50 mm/min) ¹¹ | 60 | MPa | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Strain (Yield, Type I, 50 mm/min) ¹¹ | 7 | % | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Strain (Break, Type I, 50 mm/min) ¹¹ | min. 30 | % | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Modulus (at 50 mm/min) ¹¹ | 2500 | MPa | ASTM D638 |
| Flexural Stress (Yield, 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span) ¹¹ | 120 | MPa | ASTM D790 |
| Flexural Modulus (at 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span) ¹¹ | 2700 | MPa | ASTM D790 |
| Tensile Stress (Yield, 50 mm/min) ¹¹ | 75 | MPa | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Stress (Break, 50 mm/min) ¹¹ | 60 | MPa | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Strain (Yield, 50 mm/min) ¹¹ | 7 | % | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Strain (Break, 50 mm/min) ¹¹ | min. 50 | % | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Modulus (at 1 mm/min) ¹¹ | 2500 | MPa | ISO 527 |
Table 2 of 5
8 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specific Gravity ¹¹ | 1.2 | — | ASTM D792 |
| Mold Shrinkage (flow, 3.2 mm) ʰ ¹¹ | 0.7 - 1 | % | SABIC method |
| Melt Flow Rate (at 300°C, 2.16 kgf) ¹¹ | 14 | g/10 min | ASTM D1238 |
| Melt Flow Rate (at 330°C, 2.16 kgf) ¹¹ | 42 | g/10 min | ASTM D1238 |
| Water Absorption (at 23°C, saturated) ¹¹ | 0.35 | % | ISO 62-1 |
| Moisture Absorption (at 23°C, 50% RH) ¹¹ | 0.35 | % | ISO 62 |
| Melt Volume Rate (at 300°C, 2.16 kg) ¹¹ | 12 | cm³/10 min | ISO 1133 |
| Melt Volume Rate (at 330°C, 2.16kg) ¹¹ | 38 | cm³/10 min | ISO 1133 |
Table 3 of 5
15 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/50) ¹¹ | 172 | °C | ASTM D1525 |
| Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/50) ¹¹ | 173 | °C | ISO 306 |
| Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/120) ¹¹ | 173 | °C | ASTM D1525 |
| Vicat Softening Temperature (Rate B/120) ¹¹ | 175 | °C | ISO 306 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (at 0.45 MPa, 3.2 mm, Unannealed) ¹¹ | 167 | °C | ASTM D648 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (at 1.82 MPa, 3.2mm, Unannealed) ¹¹ | 154 | °C | ASTM D648 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at -40°C to 40°C, flow) ¹¹ | 0.00006 | 1/°C | ASTM E831 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at -40°C to 40°C, flow) ¹¹ | 0.00006 | 1/°C | ISO 11359-2 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at -40°C to 40°C, xflow) ¹¹ | 0.00006 | 1/°C | ASTM E831 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at -40°C to 40°C, xflow) ¹¹ | 0.00006 | 1/°C | ISO 11359-2 |
| Thermal Conductivity (at 25°C) ¹¹ | 0.2 | W/m-°C | ASTM C177 |
| Ball Pressure Test (at 123°C to 127°C) ¹¹ | Pass | — | IEC 60695-10-2 |
Table 4 of 5
12 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Izod Impact (Unnotched, at 23°C) ¹¹ | No break | J/m | ASTM D4812 |
| Izod Impact (Unnotched, at -30°C) ¹¹ | No break | J/m | ASTM D4812 |
| Izod Impact (Notched, at 23°C) ¹¹ | 80 | J/m | ASTM D256 |
| Izod Impact (Notched, at -30°C) ¹¹ | 75 | J/m | ASTM D256 |
| Izod Impact (Unnotched, 80*10*3, at 23°C) ¹¹ | No break | kJ/m² | ISO 180/1U |
| Izod Impact (Unnotched, 80*10*3, at -30°C) ¹¹ | No break | kJ/m² | ISO 180/1U |
| Izod Impact (Notched, 80*10*3, at 23°C) ¹¹ | 9 | kJ/m² | ISO 180/1A |
| Izod Impact (Notched, 80*10*3, at -30°C) ¹¹ | 9 | kJ/m² | ISO 180/1A |
| Charpy Impact (at 23°C, V-notch Edgew 80*10*3 sp=62mm) ¹¹ | 10 | kJ/m² | ISO 179/1eA |
| Charpy Impact (at -30°C, V-notch Edgew 80*10*3 sp=62mm) ¹¹ | 9 | kJ/m² | ISO 179/1eA |
| Charpy Impact (at 23°C, Unnotch Edgew 80*10*3 sp=62mm) ¹¹ | No break | kJ/m² | ISO 179/1eU |
| Charpy Impact (at -30°C, Unnotch Edgew 80*10*3 sp=62mm) ¹¹ | No break | kJ/m² | ISO 179/1eU |
Table 5 of 5
13 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Drying Temperature ⁷ | 130 | °C |
| Drying Time ⁷ | 4 - 6 | Hrs |
| Maximum Moisture Content ⁷ | 0.02 | % |
| Melt Temperature ⁷ | 290 - 350 | °C |
| Nozzle Temperature ⁷ | 285 - 345 | °C |
| Front - Zone 3 Temperature ⁷ | 290 - 350 | °C |
| Middle - Zone 2 Temperature ⁷ | 280 - 340 | °C |
| Rear - Zone 1 Temperature ⁷ | 270 - 330 | °C |
| Mold Temperature ⁷ | 85 - 130 | °C |
| Back Pressure ⁷ | 0.3 - 0.7 | MPa |
| Screw Speed ⁷ | 40 - 90 | rpm |
| Shot to Cylinder Size ⁷ | 40 - 60 | % |
