PROPERTIES | ASTM
TEST METHOD | NYLON | POLYCARBONATE |
| Melting Point °F | D1238 | 415-447 °F | 334 °F |
| Specific Gravity | D792 | 1.30 - 1.30 | 1.4 - 1.43 |
Water Absorption
(1/8in. thick specimen-24hr.) % | D570 | 0.20% | 0.14% |
| Tensile Strength at Break p.s.i. | D638 | 22000 p.s.i. | 19000 p.s.i. |
Compressive Strength
(rupture or yield) p.s.i. | D790 | 22000 p.s.i. | 18000 - 20000 p.s.i. |
| Flexural Modulus @73 °F | D790 | 1100 p.s.i. | 1100 p.s.i. |
Tensile Modulus
10. 3 p.s.i. | D638 | 1200 - 900 p.s.i. | 1250 - 1400 p.s.i. |
Flexural Strength
(rupture or yield) p.s.i. | D790 | 32000 - 35000 p.s.i. | 23000 - 25000 p.s.i. |
Izod Impact, ft.-lb/in. of
Notch (1/8-in. thick Specimen) | D256A | 1.8 - 2.6 | 1.7 - 3.0 |
