LCP 30% Glass Fiber (Vectra B130 type) vs Nylon 6 (PA6) Unfilled
Property comparison of LCP 30% Glass Fiber (Vectra B130 type) and Nylon 6 (PA6) Unfilled, both polymer.
| Property | LCP 30% Glass Fiber (Vectra B130 type) | Nylon 6 (PA6) Unfilled | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile strength | 175 MPa | 80 MPa | -54% |
| Elongation | 1.5 % | 30 % | +1900% |
| Poisson ratio | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0% |
| Density | 1,700 kg/m³ | 1,130 kg/m³ | -34% |
| Thermal conductivity | 0.25 W/m·K | 0.25 W/m·K | 0% |
| Specific heat | 1,100 J/kg·K | 1,700 J/kg·K | +55% |
| Coefficient of thermal expansion | -0.000001 1/K | 0.00008 1/K | +8100% |
Difference is Nylon 6 (PA6) Unfilled relative to LCP 30% Glass Fiber (Vectra B130 type). Values are taken from the representative row of each material; both materials may have multiple heat treatments or conditions on their individual pages.
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