| Category | Polymer , Thermoplastic , Nylon , Nylon 6 , Nylon 6, 40% Glass Fiber Filled |
| Manufacturer | BASF |
| Trade Name | Ultramid® |
| Port | Shanghai port,China |
| Trade Terms | FOB, CFR, CIF |
| Payment Terms | L/C, T/T, Western Union |
| Download PDF | BASF Ultramid® B3ZG8 BK 20560 40% Glass Filled PA6-1 (Dry).pdf |
| Price | EMAIL US sales@lookpolymers.com |
| Physical Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Density | 1.40 g/cc | 0.0506 lb/in³ | ISO 1183 |
| Water Absorption | 4.7 - 5.3 % | 4.7 - 5.3 % | Saturation; ISO 62 |
| Moisture Absorption at Equilibrium | 1.4 - 1.8 % | 1.4 - 1.8 % | 23°C; 50% RH; ISO 62 |
| Viscosity Measurement | 160 | 160 | ISO 307 |
| Linear Mold Shrinkage | 0.0035 cm/cm | 0.0035 in/in | restricted |
| Melt Flow | 12.6 g/10 min @Load 5.00 kg, Temperature 275 °C |
12.6 g/10 min @Load 11.0 lb, Temperature 527 °F |
ISO 1133 |
| Mechanical Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ball Indentation Hardness | 84.0 MPa @Load 36.5 kg, Time 30.0 sec |
12200 psi @Load 80.5 lb, Time 0.00833 hour |
ISO 2039-1 |
| Tensile Strength, Yield | 165 MPa | 23900 psi | 50 mm/min; ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Elongation at Yield | 4.6 % | 4.6 % | 50 mm/min; ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Modulus of Elasticity | 11.6 GPa | 1680 ksi | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Flexural Strength | 250 MPa | 36300 psi | at max force; ISO 178 |
| Flexural Modulus | 9.50 GPa | 1380 ksi | ISO 178 |
| Izod Impact, Notched (ISO) | 14.0 kJ/m² @Temperature -30.0 °C |
6.66 ft-lb/in² @Temperature -22.0 °F |
ISO 180/A |
| 22.0 kJ/m² @Temperature 23.0 °C |
10.5 ft-lb/in² @Temperature 73.4 °F |
ISO 180/A | |
| Charpy Impact Unnotched | 10.5 J/cm² @Temperature -30.0 °C |
50.0 ft-lb/in² @Temperature -22.0 °F |
ISO 179/1eU |
| 11.0 J/cm² @Temperature 23.0 °C |
52.3 ft-lb/in² @Temperature 73.4 °F |
ISO 179/1eU | |
| Charpy Impact, Notched | 1.50 J/cm² @Temperature -30.0 °C |
7.14 ft-lb/in² @Temperature -22.0 °F |
ISO 179/1eA |
| 2.40 J/cm² @Temperature 23.0 °C |
11.4 ft-lb/in² @Temperature 73.4 °F |
ISO 179/1eA |
| Thermal Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| CTE, linear, Parallel to Flow | 10.0 - 20.0 µm/m-°C @Temperature 23.0 - 80.0 °C |
5.56 - 11.1 µin/in-°F @Temperature 73.4 - 176 °F |
DIN 11359-1/-2 |
| CTE, linear, Transverse to Flow | 50.0 - 60.0 µm/m-°C @Temperature 23.0 - 80.0 °C |
27.8 - 33.3 µin/in-°F @Temperature 73.4 - 176 °F |
DIN 11359-1/-2 |
| Thermal Conductivity | 0.360 W/m-K | 2.50 BTU-in/hr-ft²-°F | DIN 52612 |
| Melting Point | 220 °C | 428 °F | DIN 53765 |
| Maximum Service Temperature, Air | 180 °C | 356 °F | |
| Deflection Temperature at 0.46 MPa (66 psi) | 220 °C | 428 °F | ISO 75-1/-2 |
| Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi) | 205 °C | 401 °F | ISO 75-1/-2 |
| Decomposition Temperature | >= 300 °C | >= 572 °F | |
| Flammability, UL94 | HB @Thickness 1.60 mm |
HB @Thickness 0.0630 in |
| Electrical Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volume Resistivity | 1.00e+13 ohm-cm | 1.00e+13 ohm-cm | IEC 60093 |
| Surface Resistance | 1.00e+12 ohm | 1.00e+12 ohm | IEC 60093 |
| Dielectric Constant | 4.0 @Frequency 1.00 Hz |
4.0 @Frequency 1.00 Hz |
IEC 60250 |
| Dissipation Factor | 0.020 @Frequency 1.00e+6 Hz |
0.020 @Frequency 1.00e+6 Hz |
IEC 60250 |
| Processing Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processing Temperature | 80.0 °C | 176 °F | Hopper Throat |
| Zone 1 | 260 °C | 500 °F | Feed Zone |
| Zone 2 | 270 °C | 518 °F | Compression |
| Zone 3 | 280 °C | 536 °F | Metering-zone |
| Zone 4 | 280 °C | 536 °F | Nozzle |
| Melt Temperature | 270 - 290 °C | 518 - 554 °F | Injection-molding/Extrusion |
| 280 °C | 536 °F | Optimal | |
| Mold Temperature | 80.0 °C | 176 °F | Optimal |
| 80.0 - 90.0 °C | 176 - 194 °F | Injection-molding | |
| Drying Temperature | 80.0 °C | 176 °F | |
| Dry Time | 4 hour | 4 hour | |
| Moisture Content | 0.030 - 0.060 % | 0.030 - 0.060 % | Optimal |
| <= 0.15 % | <= 0.15 % |
| Descriptive Properties | Value | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Color | BK 20560 | |
| Commercial Status | Europe | |
| Ignition Temperature | >400°C | ASTM D129 |
| Peripheral screw speed | < 0.3 m/s |