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Glossary » Materials » Polymers » Polyacrylates » Multipolymer » Molding and Extrusion Compounds
Molding and Extrusion Compounds Acrylic is a subcategory of Polyacrylates. It is specially formulated to molding and extrusion compounds. Its elastic modulus ranges from 300 to 430 MPa. Its flexural modulus ranges from 290 to 400 MPa. Its tensile strength ranges from 5500 to 8200 MPa at break. Its flexural strength ranges from 9000 to 13000 MPa. Its compressive strength ranges from 7500 to 11500 MPa. Its Izod Impact strength ranges from 1 to 2.5 J/cm. Its elongation at break ranges from 5 to 28 %. Its hardness ranges from 22 to 56 . Its specific gravity ranges from 1.11 to 1.12. Its coefficient of thermal expansion ranges from 44 to 50 x 10-6/°C. Its melting temperature ranges from 80 to 105 °C. Its molding pressure ranges from 5 to 20 MPa.
Polyacrylates, also known as Acrylic, is a thermoplastic polymer. multipolymer It is known for its transparency, elasticity and resistance to breakage. Acrylic is commonly used in molding and extrusion compounds.
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Other common Polyacrylates (Acrylic) include Cast Sheet Acrylic, Coated Sheet Acrylic, Acrylic / PC Molding and Extrusion Compounds Acrylic, Molding and Extrusion Compounds Acrylic, MMA / Styrene Molding and Extrusion Compounds Acrylic, Impact Modified Molding and Extrusion Compounds Acrylic, and Molding and Extrusion Compounds, Heat Resistant Acrylic.
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