Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT)
DescriptionSpecifications
Compressive Yield Strength10100 psi
CTE, linear 20°C39 µin/in-°F
Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi)266 °F
Density0.0473 lb/in³
Dielectric Constant3
Dielectric Strength671 kV/in
Electrical Resistivity7.00E+16 ohm-cm
Elongation at Break97.9 %
Flexural Yield Strength13300 psi
Hardness, Rockwell R120
Izod Impact, Notched2.25 ft-lb/in
Izod Impact, Unnotched36.5 ft-lb
Max Service Temperature, Air266 °F
Melt Flow14.2 g/10 min
Modulus of Elasticity334 ksi
Specific Heat Capacity0.36 BTU/lb-°F
Tensile Strength, Ultimate9280 psi
Tensile Strength, Yield8990 psi
Thermal Conductivity1.53 BTU-in/hr-ft²-°F
Water Absorption0.16 %

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