Acrylic Properties (PMMA)
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This data represents typical values that have been calculated from all products classified as: Generic Acrylic (PMMA)This information is provided for comparative purposes only.
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| Physical | Nominal Value | Unit | Test Method |
| Specific Gravity | |||
| – | 1,14 to 1,20 | ASTM D792 | |
| 73°F | 1,15 to 1,20 | g/cm³ | ISO 1183 |
| Apparent Density | 0,65 to 0,71 | g/cm³ | ASTM D1895 |
| Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR) | |||
| 230°C/3.8 kg | 0,50 to 8,3 | g/10 min | ASTM D1238 |
| 230°C/3.8 kg | 0,30 to 5,6 | g/10 min | ISO 1133 |
| Melt Volume-Flow Rate (MVR) (230°C/3.8 kg) | 0,0380 to 0,293 | in³/10min | ISO 1133 |
| Spiral Flow | 9,27 to 15,4 | in | |
| Molding Shrinkage | |||
| Flow : 73°F | 3,9E-3 to 6,4E-3 | in/in | ASTM D955 |
| 73°F | 0,40 to 0,60 | % | ISO 294-4 |
| Water Absorption | |||
| 73°F, 24 hr | 0,29 to 0,42 | % | ASTM D570 |
| 73°F, 24 hr | 0,30 to 1,9 | % | ISO 62 |
| Equilibrium, 73°F, 50% RH | 0,30 to 0,37 | % | ISO 62 |
| Mechanical | Nominal Value | Unit | Test Method |
| Tensile Modulus | |||
| 73°F | 184000 to 512000 | psi | ASTM D638 |
| 73°F | 342000 to 500000 | psi | ISO 527-2 |
| Tensile Strength | |||
| Yield, 73°F | 5420 to 10700 | psi | ASTM D638 |
| Yield, 73°F | 5370 to 12100 | psi | ISO 527-2 |
| Break, 73°F | 2800 to 10900 | psi | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Elongation | |||
| Yield, 73°F | 2,4 to 5,2 | % | ASTM D638 |
| Yield, 73°F | 3,6 to 25 | % | ISO 527-2 |
| Break, 73°F | 0,20 to 15 | % | ASTM D638 |
| Break, 73°F | 1,8 to 7,2 | % | ISO 527-2 |
| Nominal Tensile Strain at Break (73°F) | 9,9 to 27 | % | ISO 527-2 |
| Flexural Modulus | |||
| 73°F | 188000 to 512000 | psi | ASTM D790 |
| 73°F | 174000 to 508000 | psi | ISO 178 |
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