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Nylon 6/6 (Polyamide)
plastics
plastics
Source Details
Id
plastic-nylon66
Name
Nylon 6/6 (Polyamide)
Category
plastics
Designation
PA66
Properties
{
"density": {
"value": 1140,
"unit": "kg/m³"
},
"tensileStrengthYield": {
"value": 83,
"unit": "MPa"
},
"tensileStrengthUltimate": {
"value": 83,
"unit": "MPa"
},
"elasticModulus": {
"value": 2.9,
"unit": "GPa"
},
"poissonsRatio": 0.4,
"thermalConductivity": {
"value": 0.25,
"unit": "W/(m·K)"
},
"thermalExpansion": {
"value": 80,
"unit": "µm/(m·K)"
},
"specificHeat": {
"value": 1700,
"unit": "J/(kg·K)"
},
"meltingPoint": {
"value": 264,
"unit": "°C"
},
"hardness": {
"rockwellB": "R118"
}
}Applications
Gears, Bearings, Bushings, Cable ties, Automotive components
Notes
High strength engineering plastic. Good wear resistance. Absorbs moisture.