eFunda Polymers: Properties of Polyester (thermoplastic) {wholly aromatic (liquid crystal), unfilled, platable grade}

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State:	wholly aromatic (liquid crystal)
Additives:	unfilled
Application:	platable grade

Material Properties

Mechanical Properties		Conditions
Mechanical Properties		State 1	State 2	ASTM
Elastic Modulus (MPa)	10350	tensile		D638
Flexural Modulus (MPa)	10350	23 ºC		D790
Tensile Strength (MPa)	93	at break		D638
Elongation at break (%)	3			D638
Izod Impact (J/cm of notch) 1/8" thick specimen unless noted	0.3			D256A

Thermal Properties Conditions

Pressure State ASTM

Deflection Temperature (ºC) 210 1.82 MPa D648

Physical & Electrical Properties Conditions

State ASTM

Water Absorption (% weight increase) 0.03 after 24 hrs D570

Dielectric Strength (V/mil);
1/8" thick specimen unless noted 600 D149