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Vectra B® - 30% Glass Fiber Reinforced ( Liquid Crystal Polyester - 30% GFR )

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Chemical Resistance

Acids - concentrated Fair
Acids - dilute Good
Alcohols Good
Alkalis Fair
Aromatic hydrocarbons Good
Greases and Oils Good
Ketones Good

Electrical Properties

Dielectric constant @1MHz 3.5
Dielectric strength ( kV mm-1 ) 38
Dissipation factor @ 1MHz 0.008
Surface resistivity ( Ohm/sq ) >1015
Volume resistivity ( Ohmcm ) 1013

Mechanical Properties

Compressive modulus ( GPa ) 21.5
Compressive strength ( MPa ) 150
Elongation at break ( % ) 1.0
Hardness - Rockwell M100
Tensile modulus ( GPa ) 22
Tensile strength ( MPa ) 205

Physical Properties

Density ( g cm-3 ) 1.60
Flammability V-0
Limiting oxygen index ( % ) 50
Radiation resistance Good
Resistance to Ultra-violet Good
Water absorption - equilibrium ( % ) 0.08
Water absorption - over 24 hours ( % ) 0.009

Thermal Properties

Coefficient of thermal expansion ( x10-6 K-1 ) 3-13
Heat-deflection temperature - 1.8MPa ( C ) 235
Specific heat ( J K-1 kg-1 ) 1626
Upper working temperature ( C ) 200-220
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