BASF has developed a new polyphthalamide (PPA) material.
BASF's advanced T1000 material is a new material based on polyamide 6T / 6I. It has higher strength and stiffness, and can maintain stable mechanical properties in a dry environment at 120 ° C or a special environment at 80 ° C. In addition, the material is also Has strong moisture resistance and corrosion resistance.
The person in charge of BASF said that the range of performance improvements of the new materials is very wide, mainly including the improvement of thermal stability, the conventional properties such as the stiffness, strength and toughness of glass fibers have been improved by 30% to 60%. Performance has been improved by 35% to 45%, as well as the reinforcement of long glass fibers and the improvement of thermal stability at high temperatures. And according to special needs, it can also improve the thermal stability under other conditions.
The company said that BASF's advanced T1000 materials can be used in various fields such as thermostat housings, water pumps, fuel circuits, selective catalytic reduction systems, automotive drive and clutch components, and water supply systems and heating systems.
Abdullah Shaikh, head of the global PPA research group, said new metal alternatives are key to developing a new generation of lightweight, high-performance components. "In recent years, the demand for this material has been increasing sharply, mainly due to the ongoing trend of miniaturization, high efficiency and functional integration."