Comparison
POM (Delrin) vs PA66
A side-by-side comparison of Polyoxymethylene and Polyamide 6,6 (Nylon).
Physical
Density
1.41 g/cm³
1.14 g/cm³
Water Absorption (24h)
0.25 %
1.2 %
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Shrinkage
1.8 – 2.5 %
1.5 – 2.0 %
Mechanical
Young's Modulus
3.1 GPa
3.0 GPa (dry)
Tensile Strength
70 MPa
80 MPa
Flexural Strength
100 MPa
110 MPa
Impact Strength (Izod)
70 J/m
50 J/m
Elongation at Break
25 %
60 %
Thermal
Melting Point
175 °C
255 – 265 °C
Continuous Service Temperature
100 °C
100 – 120 °C
Heat Deflection Temperature
110 °C
75 °C (unfilled)
Glass Transition Temperature
—
70 °C
Electrical
Dielectric Constant
3.7
4.0
Volume Resistivity
10¹⁴ Ω·cm
10¹² Ω·cm
Chemical resistance
Acids
Poor
Poor
Bases
Excellent
Good
Solvents
Excellent
—
UV Resistance
Fair
Fair
Alcohols
—
Good
Oils & Fuels
—
Excellent
Sustainability
Recyclability
Recyclable
Recyclable
Recycling Code
7
7
Carbon Footprint
~4 kg CO₂e / kg
~7.4 kg CO₂e / kg
Bio-based Content
—
0 – 100 % (bio grades)