Abbott Plastics - Nylon Properties

Property	Test Method	Cast Nylon 6	Nylon 6/6 (Extruded)	Nylon 6/6 30% Glass
Mechanical Properties
Specific Gravity	ASTM D792	1.15	1.14	1.35
Density (lb/in³)	ASTM D792	0.0416	0.0412	0.0488
Tensile Strength, Break (p.s.i.)	ASTM D638	12,500	12,400	27,000
Elongation At Break (%)	ASTM D638	20-40	90	3
Tensile Modulus (p.s.i.)	ASTM D638	400,000	470,000	1,400,000
Rockwell Hardness	ASTM D785	R118	R121 / M80	M101
Impact Strength 73°F Notched (ft-lbs/in)	ASTM D256	0.8	1.2	2.1
Flexural Strength (p.s.i.)	ASTM D790	13,500	17,000	39,100
Flexural Modulus (p.s.i.)	ASTM D790	330,000	410,000	1,200,000
Coefficient Of Friction (Dynamic)	40psi 50fpm	0.26	0.28	0.31
Thermal Properties
Melting Point (°F)	-	428	491	491
Heat Deflection at 66psi (°F)	ASTM D648	370	410	490
Heat Deflection at 264psi (°F)	ASTM D648	200	149	482
Max Service Temperature Short Term (°F)	-	300	355	465
Max Service Temperature Long Term (°F)	-	200	210	230
Thermal Conductivity (BTU-in/ft²-hr-°F)	ASTM C177	1.67	1.70	1.69
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (in/in/°F)	ASTM D696	0.000045	0.000050	0.000012
Flammability	UL94	HB	V-2	HB
Electrical Properties
Dielectric Constant At 60HZ	ASTM D150	3.7	4.0	3.5
Dissipation Factor At 60HZ	ASTM D150	0.02	0.01	0.014
Dielectric Strength (V/mil)	ASTM D149	295	300-400	530
Water Absorption Rates
Water Absorption -24 hrs.(%)	ASTM D570	0.6-1.2	1.20	0.7
Water Absorption -Saturation (%)	ASTM D570	5.0-6.0	8.5	5.4

NOTE: The information contained herein are typical values intended for reference and comparison purposes only. They should NOT be used as a basis for design specifications or quality control. Contact us for manufacturers' complete material property datasheets.