PPA-CF20 · Technical data sheet
PPA-CF20 printed-part properties
Printed-specimen values. X-Y = along layers, Z = across. Printed specimens, as printed (not annealed), 100% infill.
Mechanical
| Tensile strength (X-Y) | 168 ± 4 MPa | ISO 527 |
| Tensile strength (Z) | 57 ± 5 MPa | ISO 527 |
| Young’s modulus (X-Y) | 11,800 ± 670 MPa | ISO 527 |
| Young’s modulus (Z) | 4,300 ± 340 MPa | ISO 527 |
| Bending strength (X-Y) | 208 ± 6 MPa | ISO 178 |
| Bending strength (Z) | 63 ± 4 MPa | ISO 178 |
| Bending modulus (X-Y) | 9,860 ± 480 MPa | ISO 178 |
| Bending modulus (Z) | 3,240 ± 360 MPa | ISO 178 |
| Elongation at break (X-Y) | 3.2 ± 0.4% | ISO 527 |
| Elongation at break (Z) | 0.9 ± 0.2% | ISO 527 |
| Charpy impact, unnotched (X-Y) | 41.7 ± 2.8 kJ/m² | ISO 179 |
| Charpy impact, notched (X-Y) | 6.5 ± 2.3 kJ/m² | ISO 179 |
| Charpy impact (Z) | 4.3 ± 0.4 kJ/m² | ISO 179 |
Thermal
| HDT @ 0.45 MPa | 227 °C | ISO 75 |
| HDT @ 1.8 MPa | 196 °C | ISO 75 |
| Melting temperature (Tm) | 258 °C | DSC |
| Glass transition (Tg) | 85 °C | DSC |
| Vicat softening | 232 °C | ISO 306 |
Physical
| Density | 1.25 g/cm³ | ISO 1183 |
| Saturated water absorption | 1.30% (25 °C, 55% RH) |
Environment
| Chemical resistance | Better than general nylon — resists weak acids/alkalis, most organic solvents, oils and greases. Not strong acids/alkalis. |
Manufacturer printed-specimen values — not a certified CoA or design allowables. Unlisted properties are not published for this grade; nothing here is estimated or interpolated.