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Effects of Moisture Absorption |
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Physical Properties Figure 3 demonstrates PA12G's superior tensile strength characteristics. Since PA12G's moisture absorption is max. 1.4 %, the drop in tensile strength is very small. Conversely, the tensile strength of nylon 6 and 6.6 drops significantly with increasing moisture content. In the case of nylon 6, the drop in tensile strength from dry (100 %) to the saturated state is over 80 %. For nylon 6.6, the drop is over 60 %. With increased moisture content, modulus of elasticity and other stiffness properties are also reduced. |
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