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Envalior Akulon® K224-TG9 Nylon 6-45% Glass Reinforced (European and Asian Grade) (Cond)
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.

Former DSM Engineering Plastics product line is now with Envalior.

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Physical PropertiesMetricEnglishComments
Density 1.50 g/cc0.0542 lb/in³(DAM); ISO 1183
Water Absorption 5.0 %5.0 %DAM; Sim. to ISO 62
Moisture Absorption at Equilibrium 1.5 %1.5 %Humidity Absorption (DAM); Sim. to ISO 62
 
Mechanical PropertiesMetricEnglishComments
Tensile Strength at Break 150 MPa21800 psiISO 527-1/-2
Elongation at Break 4.0 %4.0 %ISO 527-1/-2
Tensile Modulus 9.50 GPa1380 ksiISO 527-1/-2
Charpy Impact Unnotched  7.50 J/cm²
@Temperature -30.0 °C
35.7 ft-lb/in²
@Temperature -22.0 °F
ISO 179/1eU
 11.5 J/cm²
@Temperature 23.0 °C
54.7 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
 3.50 J/cm²
@Temperature 23.0 °C
16.7 ft-lb/in²
@Temperature 73.4 °F
ISO 179/1eA
 
Electrical PropertiesMetricEnglishComments
Volume Resistivity 1.00e+13 ohm-cm1.00e+13 ohm-cmIEC 60093
Surface Resistance 1.00e+14 ohm1.00e+14 ohmIEC 60093
Dielectric Constant  4.5
@Frequency 1e+6 Hz
4.5
@Frequency 1e+6 Hz
IEC 60250
 14
@Frequency 100 Hz
14
@Frequency 100 Hz
IEC 60250
Dielectric Strength 20.0 kV/mm508 kV/inIEC 60243-1
Dissipation Factor  0.12
@Frequency 1e+6 Hz
0.12
@Frequency 1e+6 Hz
IEC 60250
 0.30
@Frequency 100 Hz
0.30
@Frequency 100 Hz
IEC 60250
Comparative Tracking Index 600 V600 VIEC 60112
 
Thermal PropertiesMetricEnglishComments
Melting Point 220 °C428 °F10°C/min (DAM); ISO 11357-1/-3
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
 
Descriptive Properties
Injection MoldingYes
With FillersYes

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