Akulon® K224-PG8 by Envalior is an impact-modified polyamide 6 grade reinforced with 40% glass. Suitable for processing by injection molding and offers good chemical resistance. It is used in automotive airbag containers, oil sumps, pans and suspension system spring seats. Akulon® K224-PG8 is also recommended for consumer goods & furniture in chair arms, bases, frames and industrial refrigerator hinge applications.
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Akulon® K224-PG8 properties
Electrical properties
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| Comparative Tracking Index (CTI) | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
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| Volume Resistivity | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
Mechanical properties
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| Elongation at Break | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Flexural Modulus | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Flexural Strength | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Impact Strength, Charpy | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Impact Strength, Charpy | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Impact Strength, Notched Charpy | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Impact Strength, Notched Charpy | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Modulus of Elasticity | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Tensile Strength at Break | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
Other properties
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| Dielectric Constant | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Dielectric Constant | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Moisture Absorption | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
Physical properties
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| Density | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Linear Mold Shrinkage | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Linear Mold Shrinkage, Flow | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Water Absorption | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
Thermal properties
| Properties | Value & unit | Test condition | Test method |
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| CTE, Linear | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| CTE, Linear, Parallel to Flow | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Deflection Temperature at 0.46 MPa (66 psi) | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi) | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
Akulon® K224-PG8 Processing Guidelines
Injection Molding Processing Guidelines
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