Engineering Thermoplastics
LCP Vectra A — Liquid Crystal Polymer Vectra A
LCPs are a family of high-performance polymers with unique flow characteristics, allowing for molding of very thin-walled and complex parts. They offer excellent dimensional stability, high stiffness, high heat and chemical resistance, and inherent flame retardancy.
LCPVectra A
Manufacturers
2
Grades
2
Applications
4
Equivalents
0
Physical Properties
- Density
- 1.35-1.45 g/cm³
- Water Absorption (24h)
- 0.01-0.1 %
- Transparency
- Opaque
- Shrinkage
- 0.05-0.3 %
Mechanical Properties
- Young's Modulus
- 10-20 GPa
- Tensile Strength
- 100-180 MPa
- Elongation at Break
- 1-5 %
- Impact Strength (Izod)
- 5-10 kJ/m
Thermal Properties
- Glass Transition Temperature
- 100-130 °C
- Melting Point
- 280-330 °C
- Continuous Service Temperature
- 200-240 °C
- Heat Deflection Temperature
- 240-280 °C (1.8 MPa)
Electrical Properties
- Dielectric Constant
- 3.0-3.5
- Volume Resistivity
- 10^14-10^16 Ohm-cm
- Dielectric Strength
- 20-30 kV/mm
Chemical Resistance
- Acids
- Excellent
- Bases
- Excellent
- Solvents
- Excellent
- UV Resistance
- Good
Sustainability
- Recyclability
- Recyclable (difficult)
- Recycling Code
- 7 (Other)
- Carbon Footprint
- High
Manufacturing compatibility
Injection Molding
Applications
Electrical connectors
Sensor housings
High-precision components
Medical devices
Available grades
LCP GF30LCP Black Conductive