DSM Akulon® K224-HG8 Nylon 6-40% Glass Reinforced (European Grade) (Cond) (discontinued **)

Category	Polymer , Thermoplastic , Nylon , Nylon 6 , Nylon 6, 40% Glass Fiber Filled
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Material Notes:

The Akulon® product portfolio is engineered for optimum performance to suit different processing techniques and end use markets. Akulon Nylon 6 is used for extrusion applications including barrier film, stock shapes, convoluted tubes, and monofilament. Akulon XP is a high-productivity, high-performance PA6 grade for film extrusion processes. Medium viscosity, unreinforced or reinforced Akulon grades are used for various injection molding and blow molding applications. Akulon® Ultraflow® is a high-productivity, high-performance PA6 family for molding processes.Key applications for Akulon: Automotive: Intake manifold, Engine, Powertrain, Airbag containers, Exterior trim, Interior trim, Electrical components and connectorsConsumer durables: Power tools, Lawn and garden tools, Small appliances, Sports and leisure equipment, Furniture, Industrial Goods, TransportationE&E: Low voltage switch gear/power distribution, Lighting, Power connectorsFilm: Specialty and barrier filmsInformation provided by DSM.

Physical Properties	Metric	English	Comments
Density	1.45 g/cc	0.0524 lb/in³	(DAM); ISO 1183
Water Absorption	5.5 %	5.5 %	DAM; Sim. to ISO 62
Moisture Absorption at Equilibrium	1.7 %	1.7 %	Humidity Absorption (DAM); Sim. to ISO 62

Mechanical Properties	Metric	English	Comments
Tensile Strength at Break	140 MPa	20300 psi	ISO 527-1/-2
Elongation at Break	4.5 %	4.5 %	ISO 527-1/-2
Tensile Modulus	8.50 GPa	1230 ksi	ISO 527-1/-2
Charpy Impact Unnotched	8.50 J/cm² @Temperature -30.0 °C	40.5 ft-lb/in² @Temperature -22.0 °F	ISO 179/1eU
	11.0 J/cm² @Temperature 23.0 °C	52.4 ft-lb/in² @Temperature 73.4 °F	ISO 179/1eU
Charpy Impact, Notched	1.50 J/cm² @Temperature -30.0 °C	7.14 ft-lb/in² @Temperature -22.0 °F	ISO 179/1eA
	3.40 J/cm² @Temperature 23.0 °C	16.2 ft-lb/in² @Temperature 73.4 °F	ISO 179/1eA

Thermal Properties	Metric	English	Comments
Melting Point	220 °C	428 °F	10°C/min (DAM); ISO 11357-1/-3
UL RTI, Electrical	140 °C @Thickness 1.50 mm	284 °F @Thickness 0.0591 in	UL746B
	140 °C @Thickness 0.710 mm	284 °F @Thickness 0.0280 in	UL746B
UL RTI, Mechanical with Impact	120 °C @Thickness 0.710 mm	248 °F @Thickness 0.0280 in	UL746B
	125 °C @Thickness 1.50 mm	257 °F @Thickness 0.0591 in	UL746B
UL RTI, Mechanical without Impact	140 °C @Thickness 0.710 mm	284 °F @Thickness 0.0280 in	UL746B
	150 °C @Thickness 1.50 mm	302 °F @Thickness 0.0591 in	UL746B

Electrical Properties	Metric	English	Comments
Volume Resistivity	1.00e+12 ohm-cm	1.00e+12 ohm-cm	IEC 60093
Surface Resistance	1.00e+13 ohm	1.00e+13 ohm	IEC 60093
Dielectric Constant	4.4 @Frequency 1e+6 Hz	4.4 @Frequency 1e+6 Hz	IEC 60250
	14 @Frequency 100 Hz	14 @Frequency 100 Hz	IEC 60250
Dielectric Strength	25.0 kV/mm	635 kV/in	IEC 60243-1
Dissipation Factor	0.11 @Frequency 1e+6 Hz	0.11 @Frequency 1e+6 Hz	IEC 60250
	0.30 @Frequency 100 Hz	0.30 @Frequency 100 Hz	IEC 60250
Comparative Tracking Index	400 - 599 V	400 - 599 V	PLC 1; UL 746A
	500 V	500 V	IEC 60112

Descriptive Properties	Value	Comments
Heat stabilized or stable to heat	Yes
Injection molding	Yes
Release Agent	Yes
With Fillers	Yes

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