PA11 is a semi-crystalline polyamide (nylon) derived from renewable castor oil feedstock, offering a sustainable alternative to petroleum-based polyamides while maintaining good mechanical properties and chemical resistance. It is widely used in automotive fuel systems, flexible tubing, cable jacketing, and consumer goods where its combination of toughness, flexibility, and environmental profile provides advantages over PA6 and PA66. Engineers select PA11 when weight reduction, chemical compatibility with fuels and oils, low-temperature flexibility, and a reduced carbon footprint are priorities, despite typically lower stiffness compared to glass-filled alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Elongation at Break(εf) | 215.9 | - | — | ||
Ultimate Tensile Strength(σUTS) | 38.61 | MPa | — | ||
Young's Modulus(E) | 982.9 | MPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Glass Transition Temperature(Tg) | 319.5 | K | — | ||
Melting Point / Solidus(Tm) | 457.8 | K | — | ||
Maximum Service Temperature(Tmax) | 661.7 | K | — |