A.17.13. Hostaform C9021
PRODUCT
Type		Thermoplastic.
Chemical Composition		Acetal copolymer.
Manufacturer		Ticona GmbH Industriepark Höchst D-65926 Frankfurt Germany			Tel: +49 (0)69 30 58 47 32 Fax: +49 (0)69 30 58 47 35 Email: www.ticona-eu.com
EXPERIENCE & AVAILABILITY
Development Status				Commercial Product
Cost Range				Low
Lot Reproducibility				Good
Space Experience				Good
GENERAL PROPERTIES (Physical, Mechanical, Thermal, Electrical, Optical)
Nature			Typical Value			Remarks
Specific Gravity			1.41			Manufacturer's Data, ISO 1183
Tensile Strength			64 MPa			Manufacturer's Data, ISO 527
Tensile Modulus			2.85 GPa			Manufacturer's Data, ISO 527
Hardness			85			Shore D
Impact Strength			6.5 kPa			Notched, Manufacturer's Data, ISO 179 1eU
Thermal Conductivity			0.31 W m^-1 °C^-1			Manufacturer's Data
Specific Heat			1.47 J g^-1 °C^-1			Manufacturer's Data
Thermal Expansion Coefficient			110 x 10^-6 °C^-1			Manufacturer's Data
Volume Resistivity			10^13 W m			Manufacturer's Data
Dielectric Constant			4			50 Hz, 20°C
Dissipation Factor			0.002			Manufacturer's Data @ 100Hz
Dielectric Strength			> 70 kV/mm			Manufacturer's Data
PROPERTIES RELEVANT TO SPACE USE
Nature	Typical Value				Type of Test
Temperature Range	-40 to +100°C				Long term
Outgassing	TML = 0.4%, RML = 0.2%, CVCM = 0.02%				ECSS-Q-70-02
Ionising Radiation	3 Mrad				Mechanical properties
Water Absorption	0.65%				Immersion
Oxygen Index	> 15				Manufacturer's Data
Flammability	Burnt				NASA NHB 8060-1B
SPECIAL RECOMMENDATIONS
· This material may be reinforced with glass fibres (e.g. Hostaform C9021 GV1/30) or carbon fibres.