| Category | Polymer , Thermoplastic , Polycarbonate (PC) , Polycarbonate, High Heat |
| Manufacturer | Covestro |
| Trade Name | Apec® |
| Port | Shanghai port,China |
| Trade Terms | FOB, CFR, CIF |
| Payment Terms | L/C, T/T, Western Union |
| Download PDF | Covestro Apec® HT KU 1-9371 High-Heat Polycarbonate.pdf |
| Price | EMAIL US sales@lookpolymers.com |
| Physical Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Density | 1.14 g/cc | 0.0412 lb/in³ | |
| Water Absorption | 0.40 % | 0.40 % | Saturation in water |
| Moisture Absorption at Equilibrium | 0.20 % | 0.20 % | Equilibrium at 50% RH |
| Water Absorption at Saturation | 0.40 % | 0.40 % | |
| Melt Flow | 4.0 g/10 min @Load 2.16 kg, Temperature 330 °C |
4.0 g/10 min @Load 4.76 lb, Temperature 626 °F |
| Mechanical Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Strength, Yield | 65.0 MPa | 9430 psi | |
| Elongation at Break | 50 % | 50 % | Nominal |
| Elongation at Yield | 7.0 % | 7.0 % | |
| Tensile Modulus | 2.30 GPa | 334 ksi | |
| Charpy Impact Unnotched | NB | NB | |
| 0.600 J/cm² @Temperature -30.0 °C |
2.86 ft-lb/in² @Temperature -22.0 °F |
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| Charpy Impact, Notched | 0.600 J/cm² | 2.86 ft-lb/in² |
| Thermal Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| CTE, linear, Parallel to Flow | 70.0 µm/m-°C @Temperature 20.0 °C |
38.9 µin/in-°F @Temperature 68.0 °F |
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| CTE, linear, Transverse to Flow | 70.0 µm/m-°C @Temperature 20.0 °C |
38.9 µin/in-°F @Temperature 68.0 °F |
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| Deflection Temperature at 0.46 MPa (66 psi) | 195 °C | 383 °F | |
| Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi) | 179 °C | 354 °F | |
| Vicat Softening Point | 203 °C | 397 °F | |
| Flammability, UL94 | HB @Thickness 1.60 mm |
HB @Thickness 0.0630 in |
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| HB @Thickness 3.00 mm |
HB @Thickness 0.118 in |
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| Oxygen Index | 24 % | 24 % |
| Electrical Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Resistivity | >= 1.00e+15 ohm-cm | >= 1.00e+15 ohm-cm | |
| Surface Resistance | >= 1.00e+15 ohm | >= 1.00e+15 ohm | |
| Dielectric Constant | 2.8 @Frequency 100 Hz |
2.8 @Frequency 100 Hz |
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| 2.8 @Frequency 1e+6 Hz |
2.8 @Frequency 1e+6 Hz |
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| Dielectric Strength | 35.0 kV/mm | 889 kV/in | |
| Dissipation Factor | 0.0013 @Frequency 100 Hz |
0.0013 @Frequency 100 Hz |
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| 0.0069 @Frequency 1e+6 Hz |
0.0069 @Frequency 1e+6 Hz |
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| Comparative Tracking Index | 600 V | 600 V |