Ultramid® B3M8 (8260)

About
Ultramid B3M8 (8260) is a 40% mineral reinforced PA6 injection molding compound. It possesses high stiffness, dimensional stability and heat resistance combined with excellent processability including low warp and resistance to sink-mark formation. It is also available in heat stabilized (Ultramid B3WM8) versions. It can be painted or chrome plated and is also available in pigmented versions.&&

Product Description
SupplierBASF
GenericPA6
Material StatusCommercial: Active
FeaturesGood Rigidity,Low warping,Excellent Processability,Good Dimensional Stability,Sprayable,High Heat Resistance
AvailabilitysNorth America
Process MethodsInjection Molding

Technical Data
PHYSICALNominal valueUnitTest method
Density1.49g/cm³ASTM D792
Density1.49g/cm³ISO 1183
Shrinkage rate
MD:3.2 mm0.90%
Water absorption rate
Saturation, 23 ℃5.7%ISO 62
saturated5.7%ASTM D570
Equilibrium, 23 ℃, 50% RH1.6%ISO 62
Balance, 50% RH1.6%ASTM D570
24hr1.1%ASTM D570
23℃,24hr1.1%ISO 62

IMPACTNominal valueUnitTest method
Charpy Notched Impact Strength ISO 179
-30℃3.0kJ/m²ISO 179
23℃3.0kJ/m²ISO 179
Charpy Unnotch Impact strength
23℃120kJ/m²ISO 179
Impact strength of cantilever beam notch
23℃53J/mASTM D256

THERMALNominal valueUnitTest method
Hot deformation temperature
0.45 MPa, unannealed195ISO 75-2/B
Melting peak temperature220ASTM D3418
Melting temperature
DSC220ISO 3146
Linear coefficient of thermal expansion
TD5.8E-51/℃
MD4.6E-51/℃
MD5.0E-51/℃ASTM E831

Electrical performanceNominal valueUnitTest method
Volume resistivity> 1.0E+15ohms·cmIEC 60093
1.50 mm> 1.0E+15ohms·cmASTM D257
Dielectric strength
1.5 mm22kV/mmASTM D149

Supplementary informationNominal valueUnitTest method
Drop hammer impact
23℃6.78JInternal Method

MECHANICALNominal valueUnitTest method
Tensile modulus ISO 527-2
-40℃8310MPaISO 527-2
23℃6400MPaISO 527-2
80℃1360MPaISO 527-2
120℃970MPaISO 527-2
150℃910MPaISO 527-2
tensile strength
Fracture, 23 ℃90.0MPaASTM D638
Fracture, 23 ℃85.0MPaISO 527-2
Tensile strain
Fracture, 23 ℃10%ISO 527-2
Fracture, 23 ℃10%ASTM D638
Bending modulus ASTM D790
23℃5200MPaISO 178
-40℃5860MPaASTM D790
23℃5760MPaASTM D790
65℃1540MPaASTM D790
90℃810MPaASTM D790
121℃815MPaASTM D790
bending strength ASTM D790
23℃140MPaISO 178
-40℃207MPaASTM D790
23℃138MPaASTM D790
65℃55.0MPaASTM D790
90℃35.0MPaASTM D790
121℃34.0MPaASTM D790
Rockwell hardness
R-level119 ASTM D785

Process Conditions
injectionNominal valueUnitTest method
Drying temperature83°C
Drying time2.0 to 4.0hr
Recommended maximum moisture content0.15%
Processing (melt) temperature270 to 295°C
Mold temperature80 to 95°C
Injection pressure3.50 to 12.5MPa
Injection speedFast 

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