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Nylon 6/6 (Polyamide)
Nylon 6/6 (Polyamide) (PA66): plastics engineering material. Density 1140 kg/m³. Yield 83 MPa, ultimate 83 MPa. Elastic modulus 2.9 GPa. Full property sheet…
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Specification
- Name
- Nylon 6/6 (Polyamide)
- Category
- plastics
- Designation
- PA66
- Applications
- Gears, Bearings, Bushings, Cable ties, Automotive components
- Notes
- High strength engineering plastic. Good wear resistance. Absorbs moisture.
Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Density | 1140 kg/m³ |
| Tensile Strength Yield | 83 MPa |
| Tensile Strength Ultimate | 83 MPa |
| Elastic Modulus | 2.9 GPa |
| Poissons Ratio | 0.4 |
| Thermal Conductivity | 0.25 W/(m·K) |
| Thermal Expansion | 80 µm/(m·K) |
| Specific Heat | 1700 J/(kg·K) |
| Melting Point | 264 °C |
| Hardness | Rockwell B: R118 |