Advantages Better flow properties and more uniform shrinkage; hence lower warpage than with glass-reinforced grades of DAIP. Disadvantages Lower tensile strength, flexural modulus, notched izod impact strength and heat distortion temperature compared with the glass fibre modified grades of DAIP. Typical Properties Property Value Density (g/cm3) 1.65 Surface Hardness RM110 Tensile Strength (MPa) 65 Flexural Modulus (GPa) 9.5 Notched Izod (kJ/m) 0.32 Linear Expansion (/°C x 10-5) 3.2 Elongation at Break (%) 0.9 Strain at Yield (%) N/A Max. Operating Temp. (°C) 180 Water Absorption (%) 0.3 Oxygen Index (%) 27 Flammability UL94 V2 Volume Resistivity (log ohm.cm) 14 Dielectric Strength (MV/m) 15 Dissipation Factor1kHz 0.03 Dielectric Constant 1kHz 5.2 HDT @ 0.45 MPa (°C) 260+ HDT @ 1.80 MPa (°C) 230 Material Drying hrs @ °C 4 @ 40 Melting Temp. Range (°C) 60 - 90 Mould Shrinkage (%) 0.3 Mould Temp. Range (°C) 150 - 180
Applications Electrical connectors, switchgear, electrical housings.