Thermoplastic
Polyamide 12 (PA12, Nylon 12)
The lightest and least moisture-sensitive engineering polyamide; the workhorse powder of SLS/MJF printing and a tough, chemical-resistant choice for fuel lines and tubing.
| Property | Value | Source | Method | Conditions | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Density | 1.01 g/cm³ | CAMPUS plastics database — typical grade datasheet values (campusplastics.com) | ISO 1183 | 23 °C, dry | lightest engineering polyamide |
| Young's modulus E | 1.4 GPa | CAMPUS plastics database — typical grade datasheet values (campusplastics.com) | ISO 527 | 23 °C, dry | 1.2–1.5 typical |
| Tensile strength | 50 MPa | CAMPUS plastics database — typical grade datasheet values (campusplastics.com) | ISO 527 | 23 °C, dry | 45–60 typical |
| Glass transition Tg | 45 °C | CAMPUS plastics database — typical grade datasheet values (campusplastics.com) | DSC | 23 °C, dry | far less moisture-plasticized than PA6/PA66 |
| Melting point Tm | 178 °C | CAMPUS plastics database — typical grade datasheet values (campusplastics.com) | DSC | 23 °C, dry | — |
Used in
See where Polyamide 12 fits in a real product, and what it competes with:
Compare with
Polyamide 12 (PA12, Nylon 12) vs Polypropylene (PP)
Polyamide 12 (PA12, Nylon 12) vs Polyamide 6 (PA6, Nylon 6)
Polyamide 12 (PA12, Nylon 12) vs Polycarbonate (PC)
Polyamide 12 (PA12, Nylon 12) vs PEEK
Polyamide 12 (PA12, Nylon 12) vs Polyethylene, high-density (HDPE)
Polyamide 12 (PA12, Nylon 12) vs PVC, rigid (uPVC)
Sources
- CAMPUS plastics database — typical grade datasheet values (campusplastics.com)
Typical room-temperature values for learning and preliminary design; grades vary. Always confirm against the supplier datasheet before design work. Data policy: docs/DATA-SOURCES.md in the repository.