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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.