eFunda Polymers: Properties of Polyamide {nylon (PA 46), extrusion}

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State:	nylon (PA 46)
Application:	extrusion

Material Properties

Mechanical Properties		Conditions
Mechanical Properties		State 1	State 2	ASTM
Elastic Modulus (MPa)	1725	tensile		D638
Flexural Modulus (MPa)	1863	23 ºC		D790
Tensile Strength (MPa)	59	at break		D638
Flexural Strength (MPa) at yield or break	80			D790
Elongation at break (%)	60			D638
Izod Impact (J/cm of notch) 1/8" thick specimen unless noted	9.0			D256A

Thermal Properties Conditions

Pressure State ASTM

Deflection Temperature (ºC) 90 1.82 MPa D648

Physical & Electrical Properties Conditions

State ASTM

Specific Gravity 1.1 D792

Water Absorption (% weight increase) 1.84 after 24 hrs D570

Processing Properties Conditions

Type ASTM

Melting Temperature (ºC) 295 T_m, crystalline

Processing Temperature (ºC) 294 - 310 extrusion

Compression Ratio 3 - 4