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This is a vintage industrial reference chart from Mobay Chemical Company, featuring MERLON Polycarbonate and other thermoplastics. Dated 1962, this data comparator was designed to showcase MERLON as \"The New Quality Standard of the Industrial Thermoplastics,\" combining desirable engineering properties.The chart provides extensive specifications for various plastic materials, including MERLON Polycarbonate, ABS, Type 6/6 Nylon, Acetal, HI Density Polyethylene, Polystyrene, Methyl methacrylate, Polypropylene, and Cellulose Acetate Butyrate. It details numerous properties such as Refractive Index, Specific Gravity, Tensile Strength, Elongation, Modulus of Elasticity, Compressive Strength, Impact Strength, Flexural Strength, Deflection Under Load, Hardness, Water Absorption, Burning Rate, Thermal Conductivity, Specific Heat, Thermal Expansion, Resistance to Heat, Heat Distortion Temperature, Volume Resistivity, Dielectric Strength, Dielectric Constant, Power Factor, Arc Resistance, and Mold Shrinkage, each with corresponding ASTM Test Method numbers. The chart claims MERLON can be fabricated by injection molding, extrusion, and vacuum forming, and can be machined, sawed, cut, or stamped. This collectible piece offers a glimpse into mid-century material science and industrial marketing.Verified Specifications:
Brand/Maker: Mobay Chemical Company / MERLON
Item Type: Industrial Reference Chart / Material Data Comparator / Engineering Tool
Era/Style: Vintage, 1962, Mid-Century Industrial
Material: Laminated cardstock / Paperboard
Specifications: Data for MERLON Polycarbonate, ABS, Type 6/6 Nylon, Acetal, HI Density Polyethylene, Polystyrene, Methyl methacrylate, Polypropylene, Cellulose Acetate Butyrate across 28 properties with ASTM Test Methods.
Features: Property data comparison, ASTM test methods, material claims
Included Components: One (1) Mobay Chemical Company MERLON Polycarbonate Thermoplastics Data Chart as pictured.
Country of Origin: USA (implied by US sales offices and company name)
Copyright: 1962
