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U-polymer U-100

Polyarylate

Supplied by UNITIKA Plastics Division

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Product Description
U series resins are polymer alloys that are improved in resistance to oils and chemicals, the shortcoming of amorphous resins. They are transparent and have a greater moisture-blocking property than other resins having similar structures. They are also suitable for blow molding.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Asia Pacific
  • North America
  
Features 
  • Amorphous
  • Excellent Elastic Recovery
  • Good Dimensional Stability
  • Good Weather Resistance
  • High Hardness
  • High Heat Resistance
Uses 
  • Automotive Applications
  • Connectors
  • Electrical Parts
  • Protective Coverings
  
Appearance 
  • Clear/Transparent
Forms 
  • Pellets
Processing Method 
  • Blow Molding
  • Extrusion
  • Injection Molding
  • Thermoforming
  
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Specific Gravity
 
 ASTM D792
Molding Shrinkage - Flow (0.118 in)
in/in
 ASTM D955
Water Absorption (24 hr, 0.125 in)
%
 ASTM D570
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Strength
psi
 ASTM D638
Tensile Elongation (Break)
%
 ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus
psi
 ASTM D790
Flexural Strength
psi
 ASTM D790
Compressive Strength
psi
 ASTM D695
Impact
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Notched Izod Impact (73°F, 0.125 in)
ft·lb/in
 ASTM D256
Hardness
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Rockwell Hardness (R-Scale)
 
 ASTM D785
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Deflection Temperature Under Load (264 psi, Unannealed)
°F
 ASTM D648
CLTE - Flow
in/in/°F
 ASTM D696
Electrical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Volume Resistivity
ohm·cm
 ASTM D257
Dielectric Strength
V/mil
 ASTM D149
Dielectric Constant (1 MHz)
 
 ASTM D150
Arc Resistance
sec
 ASTM D495
Comparative Tracking Index
V
 IEC 60112
Optical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Transmittance (118 mil)
%
 ASTM D1003
Related Terminology
Product names can be difficult to match. You may have searched any one of these terms to find this product: U-polymer U-100, Upolymer U100, U-polymer , Upolymer, U:polymer, U/polymer, U+polymer, U_polymer, U polymer, UpolymerU100, U-100, U100, U:100, U/100, U+100, U_100, U 100, Polyarylate, Unitika, 100U
Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: High Heat Resistance, Good Dimensional Stability, Dimensionally Stable, Excellent Elastic Recovery, High Elastic Recovery, Good Weather Resistance, Weather Resistant, High Hardness, Hard.
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Automotive Applications, Automotive Sector, Protective Coverings, Protective Covering.
Injection
Nominal Value
Unit
 
Drying Temperature
°F
  
Drying Time
hr
  
Rear Temperature
°F
  
Middle Temperature
°F
  
Front Temperature
°F
  
Nozzle Temperature
°F
  
Mold Temperature
°F
  
Injection Pressure
psi
  
Back Pressure
psi
  
Screw Speed
rpm
  
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
 
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