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PA is a subcategory of Polyamide. Its elastic modulus ranges from 485 to 550 MPa. Its flexural modulus ranges from 420 to 440 MPa. Its tensile strength ranges from 12000 to 13500 MPa at break. Its flexural strength ranges from 15500 to 17500 MPa. Its compressive strength ranges from 16000 to 18000 MPa. Its Izod Impact strength ranges from 0.7 to 0.9 J/cm. Its elongation at break ranges from 20 to 45 %. Its hardness ranges from 115 to 125 . Its specific gravity ranges from 1.15 to 1.17. Its melting temperature ranges from 227 to 238 °C.
Polyamide, also known as PA, is a thermoplastic polycondensate. Common trade names are Ultramid and Zytel. nylon (PA 6), cast It has high lubricity and moderate strength. It is tough, inexpensive, but has poor dimensional stability due to water absorption (hygroscopic nature). PA is commonly used to make high-lubricity parts such as bearings, blow moldings molds, and clothing fabrics.
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Other common Polyamide (PA) include Ceramic and Glass Fiber Reinforced PA, Molding and Extrusion Compound PA, 15% Glass Fiber Reinforced PA, 25% Glass Fiber Reinforced PA, 30-35% Glass Fiber Reinforced PA, 50% Glass Fiber Reinforced PA, 30% Long Glass Fiber Reinforced PA, 40% Long Glass Fiber Reinforced PA, 50% Long Glass Fiber Reinforced PA, 35% Glass Fiber Reinforced PA, 45% Glass Fiber Reinforced PA, Unreinforced, Toughened PA, 33% Glass Fiber Reinforced, Toughened PA, 30% Glass Fiber Reinforced Flame-Retardant Grade PA, 40% Mineral and Glass Fiber Reinforced PA, 40% Mineral Reinforced PA, High Impact Copolymers and Rubber Modified Compounds PA, Unfilled With Molybdenum Disulfide PA, 30% Glass Fiber Reinforced, Impact Modified PA, 30% PAN Carbon Fiber EMI Shielding (conductive) PA, Heat Stabilized PA, Oil Filled PA, Plasticized PA, Type 6 / 612 Blend PA, Molding Compound PA, 13% Glass Fiber Reinforced, Heat-Stablized PA, 15% Glass Fiber Reinforced PA, 30-33% Glass Fiber Reinforced PA, 50% Glass Fiber Reinforced PA, 30% Long Glass Fiber Reinforced PA, 40% Long Glass Fiber Reinforced PA, 50% Long Glass Fiber Reinforced PA, 60% Long Glass Fiber Reinforced PA, Unreinforced, Toughened PA, 15-33% Glass Fiber Reinforced, Toughened PA, 25-30% Mineral Filled, Modified High-Impact PA, Unreinforced Flame-Retardant Grade PA, 20-25% Glass Fiber Reinforced Flame-Retardant Grade PA, 40% Glass and Mineral Reinforced PA, 40-45% Mineral Filled PA, 30% Graphite Or PAN Carbon Fiber PA, 40% Aluminum Flake EMI Shielding (conductive) PA, 5% Stainless Steel, Long Fiber EMI Shielding (conductive) PA, 6% Stainless Steel, Long Fiber EMI Shielding (conductive) PA, 10% Stainless Steel, Long Fiber EMI Shielding (conductive) PA, 50% PAN Carbon Fiber EMI Shielding (conductive) PA, 30% Pitch Carbon Fiber EMI Shielding (conductive) PA, 40% Pitch Carbon Fiber EMI Shielding (conductive) PA, 15% Nickel Coated Carbon Fiber EMI Shielding (conductive) PA, 40% Nickel Coated Carbon Fiber EMI Shielding (conductive) PA, Molybdenum Disulfide Filled Antifriction PA, 5% Silicone Lubricated PA, 10% PTFE Lubricated PA, 30% PTFE Lubricated PA, 5% Molydenum Disulfide and 30% PTFE Lubricated PA, PA, Molding and Extrusion Compound PA, 30-40% Long Glass Fiber Reinforced PA, 30-40% Long Glass Fiber Reinforced PA, 30% Glass Fiber Reinforced Flame-Retardant Grade PA, Molding Compound PA, 30-35% Glass Fiber Reinforced PA, 35-45% Long Glass Fiber Reinforced PA, Unreinforced, Toughened PA, 33% Glass Fiber Reinforced, Toughened PA, 30% Glass Fiber Reinforced Flamed-Retardant Grade PA, 10% PTFE Lubricated PA, 15% PTFE, 30% Glass Fiber Reinforced Lubricated PA, 10% PTFE, 30% PAN Carbon Fiber Lubricated PA, Extrusion PA, Unreinforced PA, Super-Tough PA, 15% Glass Reinforced PA, 15% Glass Reinforced V-O PA, 30% Glass Reinforced PA, 30% Glass Reinforced V-O PA, 50% Glass Reinforced PA, 50% Glass and Mineral Filled PA, Molding and Extrusion Compound PA, Molding and Extrusion Compound PA, PA, Unfilled Aramid Molded Parts PA, 35% Glass Fiber Reinforced, Impact Modified PA, 40% Glass Fiber Reinforced PA, 50% Glass Fiber Reinforced PA, and 60% Glass Fiber Reinforced PA.
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