Mechanical
Specific Gravity
Tensile Strength, psi
Tensile Modulus, psi
Elongation, %
Flexural Strength, psi
Flexural Modulus, psi
Shear Strength, psi
Compressive Strength, psi
Compressive Modulus, psi
Hardness, Rockwell M
Hardness, Rockwell R
Hardness, Durometer, Shore D scale
Izod Impact (notched), ft-lb/in
Coefficient of Friction, Dynamic
Limiting PV, psi-fpm
K(wear) factor, 10-10in3-min/lb-ft-hr
Relative Machinability |
1.16
12,500
480,000
25
17,000
460,000
10,500
16,000
420,000
85
115
85
0.5
0.2
3,000
90
1 |
ASTM D792
ASTM D638
ASTM D638
ASTM D638
ASTM D790
ASTM D790
ASTM D732
ASTM D695 10% def.
ASTM D695
ASTM D785
ASTM D785
ASTM D2240
ASTM D256, Type A
Dry Vs. steel
QTM55007
4:1 safety factor;
QTM55007
QTM55010
1-10, 1=easier to machine |
1.16
86 MPa
3,310 MPa
25%
117 MPa
3,172 MPa
72 MPa
110 MPa
2,896 MPa
85
115
85
27 J/m
0.2
0.11 MPa-m/sec
90
1 |
Thermal
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion10E-4°F
Deflection Temperature 264 psi, °F
Melting Point (crystalline) Peak, ° F
Continuous service Air (max), ° F
Thermal Conductivity, BTU-in/hr-ft2-°F |
0.4
200
500
220
1.7 |
ASTM E831(-40° F to
300° F)
ASTM D648
ASTM D3418
Long Term
ASTM F433 |
0.72 10-4/K
93° C
260° C
104° C
0.24 W/m-K |
Electrical
Dielectric Strength, Short Term, Volt/mil
Surface Resistivity, Ohm/Square |
400
1E+13 |
ASTM D149
Lower limit; EOS/ESD S11.11 |
16kV/mm
1E+13 Ohm/square |
Chemical
Water Absorption Immersion 24 hr.,%
Water Absorption Immersion Sat.,%
Acids, Weak (acetic, dilute HCI)
Acids, Strong (conc. HCI or sulfuric)
Alkalies, Weak (dilute NaOH)
Alkalies, Strong (conc. NaOH)
Hydrocarbons, Aromatic (toluene)
Hydrocarbons, Aliphatic (gasoline)
Ketones, Esters (acetone)
Ethers (diethyl ether, THF)
Chlorinated Solvents (methylene chloride)
Alcohols (methanol, anti-freeze)
Continuous Sunlight |
0.3
7
2
1
2
1
3
3
3
3
2
2
2 |
ASTM D570(2)
ASTM D570(2)
Limited Service
Unacceptable
Limited Service
Unacceptable
Acceptable Service
Acceptable Service
Acceptable Service
Acceptable Service
Limited Service
Limited Service
Limited Service |
0.3%
7%
2
1
2
1
3
3
3
3
2
2
2 |