LEXAN™ AD143 resin

About
LEXAN AD143 is a medium viscosity, injection molding grade exhibiting low dust attraction. It is designed for applications with high optical requirements in terms of clarity and light transmission and is also available in opaque colors.&&

Product Description
SupplierSABIC
GenericPolycarbonate
Material StatusCommercial: Active
AvailabilitysEurope
Process MethodsInjection Molding

Technical Data
PHYSICALNominal valueUnitTest method
Density1.20g/cm³ASTM D792 , ISO 1183
Melt Flow Rate
300℃，1.20kg13g/10minASTM D1238
Melt Volume Rate
300℃，1.2 kg12.0cm³/10minISO 1133
Shrinkage rate Internal Method
MD：3.2 mm0.50 to 0.70%Internal Method
TD：3.2 mm0.50 to 0.70%Internal Method
Water absorption rate ISO 62
Saturation, 23 ℃0.35%ISO 62
Equilibrium, 23 ℃, 50% RH0.15%ISO 62

IMPACTNominal valueUnitTest method
Charpy Notched Impact Strength ISO 179/1eA
-30℃14kJ/m²ISO 179/1eA
23℃73kJ/m²ISO 179/1eA
Charpy Unnotch Impact strength ISO 179/1eU
-30℃无断裂 ISO 179/1eU
23℃无断裂 ISO 179/1eU
Impact strength of cantilever beam notch 
-30℃130J/mASTM D256
23℃800J/mASTM D256
-30℃12kJ/m²ISO 180-1A
23℃70kJ/m²ISO 180-1A
Notched impact strength of cantilever beam ISO 180/1U
-30℃无断裂 ISO 180/1U
23℃无断裂 ISO 180/1U
Dart impact equipped with measuring instruments
23℃，Total Energy64.0JASTM D3763

THERMALNominal valueUnitTest method
Hot deformation temperature 
0.45 MPa, unannealed, 100 mm span135℃ISO 75-2/Be
1.8 MPa, unannealed, 3.2 mm114℃ASTM D648
1.8 MPa, unannealed, 6.4 mm130℃ASTM D648
1.8 MPa, unannealed, 100 mm span123℃ISO 75-2/Ae
Vicat Softening Temp 
—153℃ASTM D1525 10
B50140℃ISO 306
B120141℃ISO 306/B120
Ball pressure test
125℃通过 IEC 60695-10-2
Linear coefficient of thermal expansion 
MD：-40~40℃7.0E-51/℃ASTM E831
MD：23~80℃7.0E-51/℃ISO 11359-2
TD：-40~40℃7.0E-51/℃ASTM E831
TD：23~80℃7.0E-51/℃ISO 11359-2
Thermal conductivity coefficient0.20W/m/KISO 8302

Electrical performanceNominal valueUnitTest method
Surface resistivity5.0E+13ohmsASTM D257

FLAME CHARACTERISTICSNominal valueUnitTest method
Glowing wire flammability index
1.6 mm850℃IEC 60695-2-12

optical performanceNominal valueUnitTest method
Refractive index1.586 ISO 489
Transmittance
2540 µm89.0%ASTM D1003
Haze
2540 µm< 0.80%ASTM D1003

MECHANICALNominal valueUnitTest method
Ball hardness
H358/3095.0MPaISO 2039-1
Tensile modulus 
—2300MPaASTM D638
—2350MPaISO 527-1-2
tensile strength 
yield62.0MPaASTM D638
yield63.0MPaISO 527-2/50
fracture69.0MPaASTM D638
fracture70.0MPaISO 527-2/50
Tensile strain 
yield7.0%ASTM D638
yield6.0%ISO 527-2/50
fracture130%ASTM D638
fracture120%ISO 527-2/50
Bending modulus 
50 mm span2340MPaASTM D790
—2300MPaISO 178
bending strength 
—90.0MPaISO 178
Yield, 50 mm span97.0MPaASTM D790
Taber abraser
1000 cycles, 1000 g, CS-17 wheels10.0mgInternal Method

Process Conditions
injectionNominal valueUnitTest method
Drying temperature120°C
Drying time2.0 to 4.0hr
Recommended maximum moisture content0.020%
Hopper temperature60 to 80°C
Barrel rear temperature260 to 280°C
Barrel middle temperature270 to 290°C
Barrel front temperature280 to 310°C
Nozzle temperature270 to 290°C
Processing (melt) temperature280 to 310°C
Mold temperature80 to 110°C

Notes
1. Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
2. 0.20 in/min
3. Type I, 2.0 in/min
4. 0.051 in/min
5. 0.079 in/min
6. Yield
7. 80*10*3 sp=62mm
8. 80*10*3
9. 120*10*4 mm
10. Rate B (120°C/h), Loading 2 (50 N)
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