BASF Ultramid® 8272GHS BK102
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BASF ULTRAMID 8272GHS BK102 Black Color PA6 Resin
Ultramid® 8272GHS BK102 is a high-performance, 12% glass fiber-reinforced Polyamide 6 resin designed for applications demanding superior strength, chemical resistance, and thermal properties. Its advanced formulation makes it ideal for blow-molded components like air ducts and reservoirs.
Typical property data
Physical Properties
- Density: 1220 kg/m³ (ISO 1183)
- Water Absorption (Saturation in Water at 23°C): 8.3% (similar to ISO 62)
- Moisture Absorption (Equilibrium, 23°C/50% r.h.): 2.3% (similar to ISO 62)
Mechanical Properties
- Tensile Modulus: 5220 MPa / 3100 MPa (dry/conditioned) (ISO 527-1/-2)
- Yield Stress: — / 65 MPa (conditioned only) (ISO 527-1/-2)
- Yield Strain: — / 15% (conditioned only) (ISO 527-1/-2)
- Nominal Strain at Break: — / 20% (conditioned only) (ISO 527-1/-2)
Thermal Properties
- Melting Temperature, DSC: 220°C (ISO 11357-1/-3)
- Deflection Temperature Under Load, 1.8 MPa (HDT A): 170°C (ISO 75-1/-2)
- Deflection Temperature Under Load, 0.45 MPa (HDT B): 210°C (ISO 75-1/-2)
- Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (23–55°C), Longitudinal: 28 E-6/K (ISO 11359-1/-2)
- Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (23–55°C), Transverse: 72 E-6/K (ISO 11359-1/-2)
Electrical Properties
- Volume Resistivity (dry/conditioned): >1E13 Ohm·m / >1E13 Ohm·m (IEC 62631-3-1)
Features & Benefits
Exceptional Strength and Rigidity
Ultramid® 8272GHS BK102 provides outstanding strength and stiffness, with a tensile modulus of up to 5220 MPa (ISO 527). Perfect choice for applications replacing metal components.
Superior Thermal Resistance
With a high deflection temperature of 210°C under low stress (ISO 75), this material withstands prolonged exposure to high temperatures, making it suitable for critical automotive and industrial uses like engine covers and air ducts in extreme environments.
Excellent Chemical and Moisture Resistance
Ultramid® 8272GHS BK102 offers remarkable chemical resistance against oils, hydrocarbons, and most solvents, alongside low moisture absorption (2.3% under 23°C/50% r.h.). These properties ensure longer-lasting, high-integrity components for harsh industrial conditions.
Use & Applications
- Automotive: Air ducts, oil reservoirs, and engine covers.
- Industrial Equipment: Covers and components exposed to oils and chemicals.
- Consumer Goods: Durability-enhancing solutions in appliances and technical parts.