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Viva Nylons Limited PA6/12

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.

Polymer Name: Polyamide 612 (PA 612)

Physical Form: Custom, Plates, Rods, Tube

Features: Dimensional Stability, Good Impact Strength, Good Stability, Low Water Absorption

Density: 1140.0 - 1140.0 kg/m³

Tensile Modulus: 3700.0 - 3700.0 MPa

Color: Red

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Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Tensile Strength at Yield (Sample Type 1B, 50mm/min)75.0MPaISO 527-1/2;1993
E-modulus (Sample Type 1B, 50mm/min)3700.0MPaISO 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)90.0MPaISO 604:2002
Compressive Modulus (Sample Type A, 1mm/min)2000.0MPaISO 604:2002
Flexural Strength (1.5mm/min)95.0MPaISO 178:2001
Flexural Modulus (1.5mm/min)2700.0MPaISO 178:2001
Izod Impact Strength (Sample Type A, notched)6.5kJ/mm²ISO 180:2000
Dynamic Coefficient of Friction (31.4m/min, 1.75MPa)0.3--
K-Factor (31.4m/min, 1.75MPa)2.9x10⁻⁵mm³/Nm-
Hardness Durometer84.0Shore D-
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density (Test Method A)1.14g/cm³ISO 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
Thermal Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Melting Temperature (Tg)215.0°C-
Glass Transition Temperature63.0°CISO 11359:1999
Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT/A, 1.80MPa)75.0°CISO 75
Maximum/Minimum Continuous Service Temperatures100/-40°C-
Maximum/Minimum Intermittent Service Temperatures160/-100°C-
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (23 - 55°C)8x10⁻⁵°C⁻¹ISO 11359-2:1999
Thermal Conductivity (Mean T = 20°C)0.26W/m°CISO 8301:1991
Electrical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Dielectric Constant (1MHz)3.7-IEC 60250:1969-01
Dielectric Constant (Low Frequency, 100 Hz)4.0--
Dielectric Strength25.0kV/mIEC 60243:-1:1998-01
Volume Resistivity1x10¹³ohm.mIEC 60093:1980-01
Surface Resistivity1x10¹²ohm.mIEC 60093:1980-01
Comparative Tracking Index600.0CTIIEC 60112:2003-01
Flammability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
FlammabilityHB-IEC 60695-11-10:2003-08

Packaging & Availability

Availability
Rod 10mm-500mm DIA
Plate 8mm-100mm THICKNESS
Custom Castings Bespoke
Cut to size Available upon request