B3EG3
PA6-GF15BASFUltramid® B3EG3 is a 15% glass-fiber reinforced PA6 grade. Suited for medium-strength parts such as pipe fittings.
Specifications
Typical values for uncoloured product at 23°C
| Property | Test Method | Unit | Dry | Cond. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| properties | ||||
| Polymer abbreviation | - | - | PA6-GF15 | |
| Density | ISO 1183 | kg/m³ | 1230 | |
| Viscosity number (0.5% in 96% H2 SO4 ) | ISO 307, 1157, 1628 | cm³/g | 140 | |
| Water absorption, saturation in water at 23°C | similar to ISO 62 | % | 7.7 - 8.3 | |
| Moisture absorption, equilibrium 23°C/50% r.h. | similar to ISO 62 | % | 2.3 - 2.9 | |
| Halogen content (Cl, Br, I) based on chloride, coulometry | similar to DIN 51408-2 | mg/kg < | 50 | |
| processing | ||||
| Melting temperature, DSC | ISO 11357-1/-3 | °C | 220 | |
| MVR 275 °C/5 kg | ISO 1133 | cm³/10min | 55 | |
| Melt temperature, injection moulding/extrusion | - | °C | 270 - 290 | |
| Mould temperature, injection moulding | - | °C | 80 - 90 | |
| Moulding shrinkage, constrained | - | % | 0.45 | |
| Molding shrinkage (parallel) | ISO 294-4 | % | 0.55 | |
| Molding shrinkage (normal) | ISO 294-4 | % | 0.75 | |
| Pre/Post-processing, Pre-drying, Temperature | - | °C | 80 | |
| Pre/Post-processing, Pre-drying, Time | - | h | 4 | |
| Melt temperature | - | °C | 280 | |
| Mold temperature | - | °C | 80 | |
| flammability | ||||
| UL94 flammability rating at nominal 1.5 mm (thickness tested) | IEC 60695-11-10 | class (mm) HB (1.55) | ||
| Yellow Card available | - | - | yes | |
| Automotive materials (Thickness >= 1 mm) | ISO 3795, FMVSS 302 | - | + | |
| mechanical | ||||
| Tensile modulus | ISO 527-1/-2 | MPa | 5800 | 3500 |
| Stress at break | ISO 527-1/-2 | MPa | 130 | 70 |
| Strain at break | ISO 527-1/-2 | % | 3.5 | 15 |
| Tensile creep modulus, 1000 h, strain ≤ 0.5%, 23°C | ISO 899-1 | MPa | 2100 | |
| Flexural modulus | ISO 178 | MPa | 5200 | 2500 |
| Flexural strength | ISO 178 | MPa | 180 | 100 |
| Charpy unnotched impact strength (23°C) | ISO 179/1eU | kJ/m² | 50 | 105 |
| Charpy unnotched impact strength (-30°C) | ISO 179/1eU | kJ/m² | 45 | - |
| Charpy notched impact strength (23°C) | ISO 179/1eA | kJ/m² | 8 | 20 |
| Charpy notched impact strength (-30°C) | ISO 179/1eA | kJ/m² | 7 | - |
| Izod notched impact strength (23°C) | ISO 180/A | kJ/m² | 6 | - |
| thermal | ||||
| Deflection temp. under load 1.8 MPa (HDT A) | ISO 75-1/-2 | °C | 190 | |
| Deflection temp. under load 0.45 MPa (HDT B) | ISO 75-1/-2 | °C | 215 | |
| Max. service temperature (short cycle operation) | - | °C | 200 | |
| Temperature index at 50% loss of tensile strength after 5000 h | IEC 60216 | °C | 165 | |
| Temperature index at 50% loss of tensile strength after 20000 h | IEC 60216 | °C | 135 | |
| Coefficient of linear thermal expansion, longitudinal (23-55)°C | ISO 11359-1/-2 | E-6/K | 33 | |
| Coefficient of linear thermal expansion, transverse (23-55)°C | ISO 11359-1/-2 | E-6/K | 112 | |
| Thermal conductivity | DIN 52612-1 | W/(m K) | 0.34 | |
| Specific heat capacity | - | J/(kg*K) | 1600 | |
| electrical | ||||
| Relative permittivity (1 MHz) | IEC 62631-2-1 | - | 3.8 | 7 |
| Dissipation factor (1 MHz) | IEC 62631-2-1 | E-4 | 250 | 2400 |
| Volume resistivity | IEC 62631-3-1 | Ohm*m | 1E13 | 1E10 |
| Surface resistivity | IEC 62631-3-2 | Ohm | 1E12 | 1E10 |
| Comparative tracking index, CTI, test liquid A | IEC 60112 | - | 550 | |
| Electric strength K20/K20, (60*60*1 mm³) | IEC 60243-1 | kV/mm | 41 | 35 |
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