DSM Akulon® K224-TG9/A Nylon 6-45% Glass Reinforced (European Grade) (Dry)

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DSM Akulon® K224-TG9/A Nylon 6-45% Glass Reinforced (European Grade) (Dry) (discontinued **)
Categories:	Polymer; Thermoplastic; Nylon (Polyamide PA); Nylon 6 (PA6); Nylon 6, 50% Glass Fiber Filled
Material Notes:	The Akulon® product portfolio is engineered for optimum performance to suit different processing techniques and end use markets. Akulon Nylon 6 is used for extrusion applications including barrier film, stock shapes, convoluted tubes, and monofilament. Akulon XP is a high-productivity, high-performance PA6 grade for film extrusion processes. Medium viscosity, unreinforced or reinforced Akulon grades are used for various injection molding and blow molding applications. Akulon® Ultraflow® is a high-productivity, high-performance PA6 family for molding processes. Key applications for Akulon: Automotive: Intake manifold, Engine, Powertrain, Airbag containers, Exterior trim, Interior trim, Electrical components and connectors Consumer durables: Power tools, Lawn and garden tools, Small appliances, Sports and leisure equipment, Furniture, Industrial Goods, Transportation E&E: Low voltage switch gear/power distribution, Lighting, Power connectors Film: Specialty and barrier films Information provided by DSM. Akulon is a former DSM Engineering Plastics product line now with Envalior, although this specific product was discontinued prior to that transaction.
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Physical Properties	Metric	English	Comments

Density	1.50 g/cc	0.0542 lb/in³	ISO 1183
Water Absorption	5.0 %	5.0 %	Sim. to ISO 62
Moisture Absorption at Equilibrium	1.5 %	1.5 %	Humidity Absorption; Sim. to ISO 62

Mechanical Properties	Metric	English	Comments
Tensile Strength at Break	220 MPa	31900 psi	ISO 527-1/-2
Elongation at Break	3.0 %	3.0 %	ISO 527-1/-2
Tensile Modulus	14.5 GPa	2100 ksi	ISO 527-1/-2
Charpy Impact Unnotched	8.00 J/cm² @Temperature -30.0 °C	38.1 ft-lb/in² @Temperature -22.0 °F	ISO 179/1eU
	10.0 J/cm² @Temperature 23.0 °C	47.6 ft-lb/in² @Temperature 73.4 °F	ISO 179/1eU
Charpy Impact, Notched	1.30 J/cm² @Temperature -30.0 °C	6.19 ft-lb/in² @Temperature -22.0 °F	ISO 179/1eA
	2.00 J/cm² @Temperature 23.0 °C	9.52 ft-lb/in² @Temperature 73.4 °F	ISO 179/1eA

Electrical Properties	Metric	English	Comments
Volume Resistivity	1.00e+15 ohm-cm	1.00e+15 ohm-cm	IEC 60093
Dielectric Constant	3.5 @Frequency 100 Hz	3.5 @Frequency 100 Hz	IEC 60250
	5.2 @Frequency 1e+6 Hz	5.2 @Frequency 1e+6 Hz	IEC 60250
Dielectric Strength	25.0 kV/mm	635 kV/in	IEC 60243-1
Dissipation Factor	0.0050 @Frequency 100 Hz	0.0050 @Frequency 100 Hz	IEC 60250
	0.015 @Frequency 1e+6 Hz	0.015 @Frequency 1e+6 Hz	IEC 60250
Comparative Tracking Index	600 V	600 V	IEC 60112

Thermal Properties	Metric	English	Comments
CTE, linear, Parallel to Flow	20.0 µm/m-°C @Temperature 20.0 °C	11.1 µin/in-°F @Temperature 68.0 °F	ISO 11359-1/-2
CTE, linear, Transverse to Flow	50.0 µm/m-°C @Temperature 20.0 °C	27.8 µin/in-°F @Temperature 68.0 °F	ISO 11359-1/-2
Melting Point	220 °C	428 °F	10°C/min; ISO 11357-1/-3
Deflection Temperature at 0.46 MPa (66 psi)	220 °C	428 °F	ISO 75-1/-2
Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi)	215 °C	419 °F	ISO 75-1/-2
UL RTI, Electrical	65.0 °C @Thickness 1.50 mm	149 °F @Thickness 0.0591 in	UL746B
	65.0 °C @Thickness 0.750 mm	149 °F @Thickness 0.0295 in	UL746B
UL RTI, Mechanical with Impact	65.0 °C @Thickness 0.750 mm	149 °F @Thickness 0.0295 in	UL746B
	65.0 °C @Thickness 1.50 mm	149 °F @Thickness 0.0591 in	UL746B
UL RTI, Mechanical without Impact	65.0 °C @Thickness 1.50 mm	149 °F @Thickness 0.0591 in	UL746B
	65.0 °C @Thickness 0.750 mm	149 °F @Thickness 0.0295 in	UL746B
Flammability, UL94	HB @Thickness 1.60 mm	HB @Thickness 0.0630 in	IEC 60695-11-10
	HB @Thickness 0.750 mm	HB @Thickness 0.0295 in	IEC 60695-11-10

Descriptive Properties
Injection Molding	Yes
Release Agent	Yes
With Fillers	Yes

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