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PA 6/10 vs. DAP

PA 6/10 belongs to the thermoplastics classification, while DAP belongs to the thermoset plastics. There are 15 material properties with values for both materials. Properties with values for just one material (12, in this case) are not shown.

For each property being compared, the top bar is PA 6/10 and the bottom bar is DAP.

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Mechanical Properties

Elastic (Young's, Tensile) Modulus, GPa 1.6 to 2.3
13
Elongation at Break, % 110 to 120
31
Flexural Strength, MPa 48 to 59
62
Impact Strength: Notched Izod, J/m 85
14
Tensile Strength: Ultimate (UTS), MPa 45 to 60
28

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity, J/kg-K 1510
1450
Thermal Conductivity, W/m-K 0.23
0.6

Electrical Properties

Dielectric Constant (Relative Permittivity) At 1 Hz 3.9 to 12
5.2
Dielectric Strength (Breakdown Potential), kV/mm 15 to 19
40

Otherwise Unclassified Properties

Density, g/cm3 1.1
1.7

Common Calculations

Stiffness to Weight: Axial, points 0.78 to 1.1
4.1
Stiffness to Weight: Bending, points 34 to 39
46
Strength to Weight: Axial, points 11 to 15
4.5
Strength to Weight: Bending, points 25 to 30
12
Thermal Diffusivity, mm2/s 0.13
0.24