Comparison
Ceramic SLA Resin vs PA66
A side-by-side comparison of Ceramic-Filled Photopolymer Resin for SLA and Polyamide 6,6 (Nylon).
Physical
Density
1.50-2.50 g/cm³ (as printed)
1.14 g/cm³
Water Absorption (24h)
Very Low
1.2 %
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Shrinkage
Significant during firing (e.g., 15-25%)
1.5 – 2.0 %
Mechanical
Young's Modulus
Variable (post-firing, depends on ceramic)
3.0 GPa (dry)
Tensile Strength
Variable (post-firing, depends on ceramic)
80 MPa
Elongation at Break
Very Low (brittle)
60 %
Impact Strength (Izod)
Very Low (brittle)
50 J/m
Flexural Strength
—
110 MPa
Thermal
Glass Transition Temperature
N/A
70 °C
Melting Point
N/A (sintering temperature, e.g., 1500-1800 °C)
255 – 265 °C
Continuous Service Temperature
High (depends on ceramic, e.g., >1000 °C)
100 – 120 °C
Heat Deflection Temperature
Very High (depends on ceramic)
75 °C (unfilled)
Electrical
Dielectric Constant
Variable (depends on ceramic)
4.0
Volume Resistivity
Variable (depends on ceramic)
10¹² Ω·cm
Dielectric Strength
Variable (depends on ceramic)
—
Chemical resistance
Acids
Excellent (depends on ceramic)
Poor
Bases
Excellent (depends on ceramic)
Good
Solvents
Excellent (depends on ceramic)
—
UV Resistance
Excellent (depends on ceramic)
Fair
Alcohols
—
Good
Oils & Fuels
—
Excellent
Sustainability
Recyclability
Not Recyclable
Recyclable
Recycling Code
N/A
7
Carbon Footprint
Very High (due to firing)
~7.4 kg CO₂e / kg
Bio-based Content
—
0 – 100 % (bio grades)