Polymer Type

Thermoplastic

Advantages

Improved melt flow over Polysulphone. High HDT at 150°C ( 300°F ). Better toughness than Polysulphone. Can be electroplated.

Disadvantages

Increased cost compared to ABS.

Typical Properties

Property Value Density (g/cm3) 1.14 Surface Hardness R117 Tensile Strength (MPa) 51 Flexural Modulus (GPa) 2.5 Notched Izod (kJ/m) 0.51 Linear Expansion (/°C x 10-5) 6.5 Elongation at Break (%) 3.7 Strain at Yield (%) 1.4 Max. Operating Temp. (°C) 125 Water Absorption (%) 0.2 Oxygen Index (%) 22 Flammability UL94 V2 Volume Resistivity (log ohm.cm) 16 Dielectric Strength (MV/m) 17 Dissipation Factor 1kHz 0.004 Dielectric Constant 1kHz 3.14 HDT @ 0.45 MPa (°C) 157 HDT @ 1.80 MPa (°C) 150 Material. Drying hrs @ (°C) 3 @120 Melting Temp. Range (°C) 280 - 310 Mould Shrinkage (%) 0.7 Mould Temp. Range (°C) 70 - 120

Applications

Electrical connectors, components for relays, switch housings, plated plumbing parts, food service trays.