Ultramid B3ZG3
PA6BASFUltramid® B3ZG3 is a 15% glass-fiber reinforced, impact-modified PA6 grade. Suited for medium-strength parts subject to impact loads.
Specifications
Typical values for uncoloured product at 23°C
| Property | Test Method | Unit | Dry | Cond. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| properties | ||||
| Polymer abbreviation | - | - | PA6-I GF15 | |
| Density | ISO 1183 | kg/m³ | 1220 | |
| Viscosity number (0.5% in 96% H2 SO4 ) | ISO 307, 1157, 1628 | cm³/g | 160 | |
| Water absorption, saturation in water at 23°C | similar to ISO 62 | % | 7.2 - 7.8 | |
| Moisture absorption, equilibrium 23°C/50% r.h. | similar to ISO 62 | % | 2.1 - 2.7 | |
| processing | ||||
| Melting temperature, DSC | ISO 11357-1/-3 | °C | 220 | |
| MVR 275 °C/5 kg | ISO 1133 | cm³/10min | 35 | |
| Melt temperature, injection moulding/extrusion | - | °C | 270 - 290 | |
| Mould temperature, injection moulding | - | °C | 80 - 90 | |
| Moulding shrinkage, constrained | - | % | 0.5 | |
| Molding shrinkage (parallel) | ISO 294-4 | % | 0.60 | |
| Molding shrinkage (normal) | ISO 294-4 | % | 0.70 | |
| 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 (1.62) | ||
| Yellow Card available | - | - | yes | |
| UL94 flammability rating (thickness tested) | IEC 60695-11-10 | class (mm) HB (0.73) | ||
| Automotive materials (Thickness >= 1 mm) | ISO 3795, FMVSS 302 | - | + | |
| mechanical | ||||
| Tensile modulus | ISO 527-1/-2 | MPa | 5100 | 2900 |
| Stress at break | ISO 527-1/-2 | MPa | 100 | 60 |
| Strain at break | ISO 527-1/-2 | % | 5.3 | 18 |
| Flexural modulus | ISO 178 | MPa | 4500 | 2500 |
| Flexural strength | ISO 178 | MPa | 150 | 80 |
| Charpy unnotched impact strength (23°C) | ISO 179/1eU | kJ/m² | 75 | 110 |
| Charpy unnotched impact strength (-30°C) | ISO 179/1eU | kJ/m² | 55 | - |
| Charpy notched impact strength (23°C) | ISO 179/1eA | kJ/m² | 16 | 30 |
| Charpy notched impact strength (-30°C) | ISO 179/1eA | kJ/m² | 7 | - |
| Izod notched impact strength (23°C) | ISO 180/A | kJ/m² | 15 | 29 |
| Izod notched impact strength (-30°C) | ISO 180/A | kJ/m² | 5 | - |
| thermal | ||||
| Deflection temp. under load 1.8 MPa (HDT A) | ISO 75-1/-2 | °C | 180 | |
| Deflection temp. under load 0.45 MPa (HDT B) | ISO 75-1/-2 | °C | 200 | |
| Max. service temperature (short cycle operation) | - | °C | 180 | |
| Coefficient of linear thermal expansion, longitudinal (23-55)°C | ISO 11359-1/-2 | E-6/K | 35 | |
| Coefficient of linear thermal expansion, transverse (23-55)°C | ISO 11359-1/-2 | E-6/K | 129 | |
| Thermal conductivity | DIN 52612-1 | W/(m K) | 0.34 | |
| electrical | ||||
| Relative permittivity (1 MHz) | IEC 62631-2-1 | - | 3.7 | 6.2 |
| Dissipation factor (1 MHz) | IEC 62631-2-1 | E-4 | 250 | 2000 |
| Volume resistivity | IEC 62631-3-1 | Ohm*m | 1E13 | 1E10 |
| Surface resistivity | IEC 62631-3-2 | Ohm | 1E13 | 1E10 |
| Comparative tracking index, CTI, test liquid A | IEC 60112 | - | - | 600 |
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