PA
polymerPA (polyamide) is a semi-crystalline engineering thermoplastic known for its excellent balance of strength, stiffness, and toughness. Widely used in automotive, industrial, and consumer applications, PA offers superior chemical resistance and wear properties compared to commodity plastics, making it the preferred choice for structural components requiring durability and dimensional stability.
automotive engine covers and air intake manifoldsindustrial gears and bearing housingselectrical connectors and housingsmechanical fasteners and clipscable ties and industrial textilesconsumer appliance structural components
Compliance & Regulations
?UL 94?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
Property OverviewNormalized to typical max values
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 14,406.6 | ksi | — | ||
Compressive Strength(σc) | 3.925 | ksi | — | ||
Elongation at Break(εf) | 74.32 | - | — | ||
Flexural Strength (MOR)(σf) | 16.63 | ksi | — | ||
Hardness (Vickers)(HV) | 1,041.3 | HV | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3000 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 7,547.8 | ksi | — | ||
Ultimate Tensile Strength(σUTS) | 2.400 | ksi | — | ||
Young's Modulus(E) | 25.04 | ksi | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Glass Transition Temperature(Tg) | 183.7 | °F | — | ||
Melting Point / Solidus(Tm) | 337.5 | °F | — | ||
Maximum Service Temperature(Tmax) | 645.2 | °F | — | ||
Thermal Conductivity(k) | 0.6022 | BTU/(hr·ft·°F) | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.5466 | lb/in³ | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | 2.051 | eV | — | ||
| ↳ | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | 4.107 | µV/K | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.02068 | eV/atom | — | ||
Refractive Index(n) | 1.567 | - | — |
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Regulatory Screening
Environmental
Safety & Biocompatibility
RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.