TECANAT® GF20 natural
TECANAT GF20 natural is a 20% glass-reinforced polycarbonate with higher temperature and tensile properties than the unfilled TECANAT. Typical property characteristics for a glass filled PC GF such as TECANAT GF20 include superior impact strength, outstanding mechanical strength and stiffness, excellent diemnsional stability, and good machinability.
Facts
Chemical Designation
PC (Polycarbonate)
Color
blue grey opaque
Density
1.33 g/cm3
Fillers
glass fibres
PC (Polycarbonate)
Color
blue grey opaque
Density
1.33 g/cm3
Fillers
glass fibres
Features
- high toughness
- good thermal stability
- very high stiffness
- good tensile strength
Industries
aircraft and aerospace technology
automotive industry
fixture construction
electrical engineering
mechanical engineering
automotive industry
fixture construction
electrical engineering
mechanical engineering
Show/Hide Mechanical Properties
| Description | value | unit | condition | test method |
| Modulus of elasticity (tensile test) | 700,000 | psi | @ 73 °F | ASTM D 638 |
| Tensile strength at yield | 11,000 | psi | @ 73 °F | ASTM D 638 |
| Elongation at break (tensile test) | 3 | % | @ 73 °F | ASTM D 638 |
| Flexural strength | 16,700 | psi | @ 73 °F | ASTM D 790 |
| Modulus of elasticity (flexural test) | 600,000 | psi | @ 73 °F | ASTM D 790 |
| Compression strength | 2,000 | psi | @ 73 °F, 1% strain | ASTM D 695 |
| Compression strength | 15,000 | psi | @ 73 °F, 10% strain | ASTM D 695 |
| Compression modulus | 319,000 | psi | @ 73 °F | ASTM D 695 |
| Impact strength (Izod) | 2.06 | ft-lbs/in | @ 73 °F | |
| Rockwell hardness | 87 | @ 73 °F M Scale |
ASTM D 785 | |
| Coefficient of friction | 0.22 | Dynamic, 40 psi, 50 fpm | ASTM D 3702 | |
| Wear (K) factor | 120*10-10 | in³-min/ft-lbs-hr | Against Steel, 40 psi, 50 fpm | ASTM D 3702 |
Show/Hide Thermal Properties
| Description | value | unit | condition | test method |
| Vicat softening point | 329 | °F | ASTM D 1525 | |
| Deflection temperature | 295 | °F | @ 264 psi | ASTM D 648 |
| Deflection temperature | 298 | °F | @ 66 psi | ASTM D 648 |
| Service temperature | 275 | °F | Intermittent | |
| Service temperature | 266 | °F | Long Term | |
| Thermal expansion (CLTE) | 1.5 | *10-5 in/in/°F | -40 F to 203 F | ASTM D 831 |
Show/Hide Electrical Properties
| Description | value | unit | condition | test method |
| Volume resistance | 1.0*1017 | Ω*cm | ASTM D 257 | |
| Dielectric strength | 490 | V/mil | ASTM D 149 | |
| Dissipation factor | 0.0009 | @ 60 Hz, 73 °F | ASTM D 150 | |
| Dielectric constant | 3.17 | % | @ 60 Hz, 73 °F, 50% RH | ASTM D 150 |
| Dielectric constant | 3.13 | % | 1 MHz | ASTM D 150 |
Show/Hide Other Properties
| Description | value | unit | condition | test method |
| Moisture absorption | 0.29 | % | @ saturation, 73 °F | ASTM D 570 |
| Moisture absorption | 0.07 | % | @ 24 hrs, 73 °F | ASTM D 570 |
| Flammability (UL94) | V0 |
Other PC Products: