Comparison
PSU Standard vs PA66
A side-by-side comparison of Polysulfone Standard and Polyamide 6,6 (Nylon).
Physical
Density
1.24-1.25 g/cm³
1.14 g/cm³
Water Absorption (24h)
0.5-0.8 %
1.2 %
Transparency
Transparent
Opaque
Shrinkage
0.5-0.8 %
1.5 – 2.0 %
Mechanical
Young's Modulus
2.0-2.5 GPa
3.0 GPa (dry)
Tensile Strength
60-75 MPa
80 MPa
Elongation at Break
50-100 %
60 %
Impact Strength (Izod)
10-15 kJ/m
50 J/m
Flexural Strength
—
110 MPa
Thermal
Glass Transition Temperature
170-185 °C
70 °C
Melting Point
N/A (amorphous)
255 – 265 °C
Continuous Service Temperature
130-160 °C
100 – 120 °C
Heat Deflection Temperature
150-170 °C (1.8 MPa)
75 °C (unfilled)
Electrical
Dielectric Constant
3.5-4.0
4.0
Volume Resistivity
10^13-10^15 Ohm-cm
10¹² Ω·cm
Dielectric Strength
15-20 kV/mm
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Chemical resistance
Acids
Good
Poor
Bases
Fair
Good
Solvents
Fair (ketones, chlorinated hydrocarbons)
—
UV Resistance
Fair
Fair
Alcohols
—
Good
Oils & Fuels
—
Excellent
Sustainability
Recyclability
Recyclable (difficult)
Recyclable
Recycling Code
7 (Other)
7
Carbon Footprint
High
~7.4 kg CO₂e / kg
Bio-based Content
—
0 – 100 % (bio grades)