Advantages Better flow and more uniform shrinkage, hence lower warpage than glass reinforced grades of DAP. Disadvantages Low heat distortion temperature and tensile strength compared with other filled grades of DAP. Typical Properties Property Value Density (g/cm3) 1.65 Surface Hardness RM110 Tensile Strength (MPa) 57 Flexural Modulus (GPa) 9.5 Notched Izod (kJ/m) 0.35 Linear Expansion (/°C x 10-5) 3.2 Elongation at Break (%) 0.9 Strain at Yield (%) N/A Max. Operating Temp. (°C) 160 Water Absorption (%) 0.25 Oxygen Index (%) 25 Flammability UL94 HB Volume Resistivity (log ohm.cm) 15 Dielectric Strength (MV/m) 15 Dissipation Factor1kHz 0.04 Dielectric Constant 1kHz 5.2 HDT @ 0.45 MPa (°C) 260+ HDT @ 1.80 MPa (°C) 190 Material Drying hrs @ °C 4 @ 40 Melting Temp. Range (°C) 60 - 90 Mould Shrinkage (%) 0.6 Mould Temp. Range (°C) 150 - 180
Applications Electrical connectors, relays, switches, potentiometers, contact bases and commutators.