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News Release from: BASF | Subject: Ultramid T KR 4355 G7
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 15 May 2008
Polyamide handles new fuels
BASF's Ultramid T KR 4355 G7 is a partially aromatic polyamide (PA 6/6T) that resists petrol, water and alcohols such as methanol and ethanol.
Robert Bosch has decided to develop its new fuel tank pressure sensor using BASF's Ultramid T KR 4355 G7, a partially aromatic polyamide (PA 6/6T) that resists petrol, water and alcohols such as methanol and ethanol These substances are found in the fuel tank of vehicles when using biofuels containing alcohol
The material can withstand the presence of zinc chloride.
In underbody area the sensor may come into contact with this zinc salt, which can be formed on zinc plated car body due to contact splash water.
Ultramid T is also highly dimensionally stable and absorbs hardly any water.
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