PA11 (Polyamide 11 Rilsan) vs PA12 (Nylon 12)
Property comparison of PA11 (Polyamide 11 Rilsan) and PA12 (Nylon 12), both polymer.
| Property | PA11 (Polyamide 11 Rilsan) | PA12 (Nylon 12) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile strength | 48 MPa | 50 MPa | +4% |
| Elongation | 280 % | 200 % | -29% |
| Poisson ratio | 0.4 | 0.39 | -3% |
| Density | 1,030 kg/m³ | 1,020 kg/m³ | -1% |
| Thermal conductivity | 0.23 W/m·K | 0.23 W/m·K | 0% |
| Specific heat | 1,600 J/kg·K | 1,220 J/kg·K | -24% |
| Coefficient of thermal expansion | 0.00011 1/K | 0.0001 1/K | -9% |
Difference is PA12 (Nylon 12) relative to PA11 (Polyamide 11 Rilsan). 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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