XECARB® 2-C30

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Polyamides

Fillers Included

Carbon Fiber

Polymer Name

Polyamide 6 (PA 6)

Reinforcement Material

Carbon Fibers

Composite Materials Functions

Resins, Binders & Matrix Materials

Plastics & Elastomers Functions

Resin

Technologies

Composite Materials,

Plastics

Product Families

Plastics — Engineering & Specialty Polymers

Polyamides

Composite Materials — Polymers & Resins

Thermoplastic Resins

Features & Benefits

Materials Features

Electrically Conductive,

Good Mechanical Properties,

Good Processability,

Low Density

Applications & Uses

Markets

Building & Construction,

Consumer Goods

Applications

Building & Construction — Building Materials

Structural Components

Consumer Goods — Footwear

Composites End Use

Structural Parts

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses

Mountaineering Boots,

Structural Parts

Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods

Injection Molding

Properties

Physical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Density (Dam)	1.26	g/cm3	ISO 1183

Mechanical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Tensile Modulus (at 1 mm/min, Dam)	23000.0	MPa	ISO 527
Tensile Strength (at Break, 5 mm/min, Dam)	240.0	MPa	ISO 527
Tensile Elongation (at Break, 5 mm/min, Dam)	2.1	%	ISO 527
Flexural Modulus (at 2 mm/min, Dam)	18500.0	MPa	ISO 178
Flexural Strength (at 2 mm/min, Dam)	350.0	MPa	ISO 178
Flexural Strain (at Break, 2 mm/min, Dam)	2.6	%	ISO 178
Notched Izod Impact Strength (at 23°C, 50% RH, Dam)	10.0	kJ/m2	ISO 180
Unnotched Izod Impact Strength (at 23°C, 50% RH, Dam)	56.0	kJ/m2	ISO 180
Notched Izod Impact Strength (at -30°C, Dam)	8.0	kJ/m2	ISO 180
Unnotched Izod Impact Strength (at -30°C, Dam)	52.0	kJ/m2	ISO 180

Processing Parameters

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Drying Temperature	80 - 100	°C	Desiccant Dryer
Drying Time	6 - 8	hrs	Desiccant Dryer
Melt Temperature	260 - 275	°C	-
Mould Temperature	90.0	°C	-