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TYPICAL PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

NYLON - POLYAMIDE 

Properties A.S.T.M NYLON 6 (Inj & Extr) NYLON 6/6 (Inj&Extr)
Specific Gravity D792 1.13 1.09 - 1.14
Specific Volume, cu.in. per lb. D792 24.5 - 24.2 25.5 - 24.2
Refractive Index, nD D542 - 1.53
Tensile Strength (at yield) p.s.i D638,D651 10,000 - 12,000 7,000 - 10,900
Elongation % D638 90 - 320 90
Modulus of Elasticity in Tension , 105 p.s.i D747 1.5 - 3.6 2.6 - 4.0
Compressive Strengt, p.s.i D695 6,700 - 9,700 7,200 - 13,000
Flexural Strength, p.s.i D790 8,000 - 16,000 8,000 - 13,800
Impact Strength, ft-lb per in. of notch (1/2x1/2 in.

notched bar, Izod test)

D256 1.0 - 3.6 1.0
Hardness , Rockwell D785 R103-R118 R111-R118
Thermal Conductivity (see footnote !) C177 - 5.2 - 5.8
Specific Heat, cal per Cel. per gm. - - 0.4
Thermal Expansion, 105 per o Cel. D696 8 - 13 10 - 15
Resistance to heat, F (continous) - 175 F 270-300 F
Heat Distortion Temp oF D648 260 - 340 (66 p.s.i) 300 - 360 (66 p.s.i)
Volume Resistivity (see footnote 2) D257 1012 - 1015 (0.45-4)x1014
Dielectric Strength (see footnote 3) D149 440 -510 385 - 470
Dielectric Constant, 60 cycles D150 5.0 - 14.0 4.1 - 4.6
Dielectric Constant 103 cycles D150 4.9 - 10.1 4.0 - 4.5
Dielectric Constant 106 cycles D150 4.0 - 4.7 3.4 - 3.5
Dissipation (power) factor, 60 cycles D150 0.06 - 0.10 0.014 - 0.04
Dissipation (power) factor, 103 cycles D150
0.06 - 0.11
0.02 -0.04
Dissipation (power) factor, 106 cycles D150 0.04 - 0.13 0.03 - 0.04
Arc Resistance, sec. D495 - 130 - 140
Water absorbtion , 24Hr, 1/8"thick , % D570 1.9 - 3.3 0.4 - 1.5
Burning Rate D635 Self-extinguishing Self-extinguishing
Effect of Sunlight - Slight Discoloration Slight Discoloration
Effect of Weak Acids D543 Resistant
Resistant
Effect of Strong Acids D543 Attacked
Attacked
Effect of Weak Alkalies D543 None None
Effect of Strong Alkalies D543 None None
Effect of Orgain Solvents D543 Resists common solvents Resists common solvents
Clarity - Translucent to Opaque
Translucent to Opaque

Footnotes

1. 104 cal. per sec. per sq. cm., per 1 degree C per cm.

2. ohm-cm (50% relative humidity and 23o C

3. short-time, 1/8-in. thickness, volts per mil.

4. step-by-step , 1/8-in. thickness, volts per mil.

MILITARY SPECIFICATIONS

MIL-P-1709B, MIL-M-20693A, MIL-N-18352,MIL-M-19098,MIL-P-22096A

FEDERAL SPECIFICATIONS

LP-410