Technical Data: Nylon vs. Lexan

PROPERTIES
ASTM
TEST METHOD
NYLON
POLYCARBONATE
Melting Point °F
D1238
415-447 °F
334 °F
Specific Gravity
D792
1.30 - 1.30
1.4 - 1.43
Water Absorption
(1/8in. thick specimen-24hr.) %
D570
0.20%
0.14%
Tensile Strength at Break p.s.i.
D638
22000 p.s.i.
19000 p.s.i.
Compressive Strength
(rupture or yield) p.s.i.
D790
22000 p.s.i.
18000 - 20000 p.s.i.
Flexural Modulus @73 °F
D790
1100 p.s.i.
1100 p.s.i.
Tensile Modulus
10. 3 p.s.i.
D638
1200 - 900 p.s.i.
1250 - 1400 p.s.i.
Flexural Strength
(rupture or yield) p.s.i.
D790
32000 - 35000 p.s.i.
23000 - 25000 p.s.i.
Izod Impact, ft.-lb/in. of
Notch (1/8-in. thick Specimen)
D256A
1.8 - 2.6
1.7 - 3.0

 

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