| Category | Polymer , Thermoplastic , Nylon , Nylon 6/66 , Nylon 66/6, Unreinforced |
| 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® C3U PA66/6 (Dry).pdf |
| Price | EMAIL US sales@lookpolymers.com |
| Physical Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Density | 1.16 g/cc | 0.0419 lb/in³ | ISO 1183 |
| Water Absorption | 8.0 - 9.0 % | 8.0 - 9.0 % | ISO 62 |
| Moisture Absorption at Equilibrium | 2.6 - 3.2 % | 2.6 - 3.2 % | 23°C/50% R.H.; ISO 62 |
| Viscosity Test | 150 cm³/g | 150 cm³/g | Viscosity number; ISO 307 |
| Linear Mold Shrinkage | 0.0080 cm/cm | 0.0080 in/in | |
| Melt Flow | 162 g/10 min @Load 5.00 kg, Temperature 275 °C |
162 g/10 min @Load 11.0 lb, Temperature 527 °F |
ISO 1133 |
| Mechanical Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Strength, Yield | 75.0 MPa | 10900 psi | 50mm/min; ISO 527 |
| Elongation at Yield | 4.0 % | 4.0 % | 50mm/min; ISO 527 |
| Modulus of Elasticity | 3.50 GPa | 508 ksi | ISO 527 |
| Flexural Modulus | 3.00 GPa | 435 ksi | ISO 178 |
| Izod Impact, Notched (ISO) | 4.50 kJ/m² | 2.14 ft-lb/in² | ISO 180/A |
| 3.50 kJ/m² @Temperature -30.0 °C |
1.67 ft-lb/in² @Temperature -22.0 °F |
ISO 180/A | |
| Charpy Impact Unnotched | 8.00 J/cm² | 38.1 ft-lb/in² | ISO 179/1eU |
| Charpy Impact, Notched | 0.600 J/cm² | 2.86 ft-lb/in² | ISO 179/1eA |
| 0.400 J/cm² @Temperature -30.0 °C |
1.90 ft-lb/in² @Temperature -22.0 °F |
ISO 179/1eA |
| Thermal Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| CTE, linear, Parallel to Flow | 60.0 - 100 µm/m-°C @Temperature 23.0 - 80.0 °C |
33.3 - 55.6 µin/in-°F @Temperature 73.4 - 176 °F |
ISO 11359-1/-2 |
| CTE, linear, Transverse to Flow | 60.0 - 120 µm/m-°C @Temperature 23.0 - 80.0 °C |
33.3 - 66.7 µin/in-°F @Temperature 73.4 - 176 °F |
ISO 11359-1/-2 |
| Specific Heat Capacity | 1.70 J/g-°C | 0.406 BTU/lb-°F | |
| Thermal Conductivity | 0.330 W/m-K | 2.29 BTU-in/hr-ft²-°F | DIN 52612 |
| Melting Point | 243 °C | 469 °F | DIN 53765 |
| Maximum Service Temperature, Air | 107 °C | 225 °F | for 50% loss of tensile strength after 20,000 hr |
| 123 °C | 253 °F | for 50% loss of tensile strength after 5,000 hr | |
| 200 °C | 392 °F | ||
| Deflection Temperature at 0.46 MPa (66 psi) | 210 °C | 410 °F | ISO 75 |
| Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi) | 70.0 °C | 158 °F | ISO 75 |
| Flammability, UL94 | V-0 @Thickness >=0.400 mm |
V-0 @Thickness >=0.0157 in |
| Electrical Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volume Resistivity | 1.00e+13 ohm-cm | 1.00e+13 ohm-cm | IEC 60093 |
| Dielectric Constant | 3.6 @Frequency 1.00e+6 Hz |
3.6 @Frequency 1.00e+6 Hz |
IEC 60250 |
| Dissipation Factor | 0.020 @Frequency 1.00e+6 Hz |
0.020 @Frequency 1.00e+6 Hz |
IEC 60250 |
| Comparative Tracking Index | 600 V | 600 V | Test Solution A; IEC 60112 |
| Processing Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melt Temperature | 250 - 270 °C | 482 - 518 °F | Injection-molding/Extrusion |
| Mold Temperature | 60.0 - 80.0 °C | 140 - 176 °F | Injection-molding |
| Descriptive Properties | Value | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Color | Natural | |
| Commercial Status | North America and Europe | |
| Impact Modified | No | |
| Primary Processing Technique | Injection Molding |