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PVDF Detailed Properties
(Polyvinylidene fluoride) |
Properties
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ASTM or Unit
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PVDF
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MECHANICAL PROPERTIES |
Specific Gravity |
D792 |
1.77 |
Elongation% |
D638 |
300~450 |
Tensile Strength (psi) |
D638 | 4500-6200 |
Flexural Strength (psi) |
D790 |
8600-9500 |
Compressive Strength |
D695 |
11,600 |
Tensile Elastic Modulus (Young's Modulus) (psi) |
D638 |
160,000 |
Flexural Modulus (psi) |
D790 |
90,000~168,000 |
Flex Life (MIT cycles) |
D2176 |
n.a |
Hardness Durometer Shore D |
D636 |
D75~85 |
Coefficient of Friction on steel |
D1984 |
0.4 |
Abrasion Resistance
1000 revs. | Taber |
5~15 |
Impact Strength IZOD
73°F/23°C, notched ft/lbs/in |
D256 |
4 |
THERMAL PROPERTIES |
Melting Point |
°C (°F) |
171 (340) |
Upper Service Temperature(20,000h) |
°C (°F) |
129 (264) |
Flame Rating** |
UL 94 |
V-0 |
Thermal Conductivity |
BTU/hr/ft2/deg F in |
1.3 |
cal/sec/cm2,ºC/cm |
3.0x10-4 |
Linear Coefficient of Thermal Expansion |
D696 |
4.2 10-5 °C |
Heat of Fusion |
BTU/LB |
n.a |
Heat of Combustion |
BTU/LB |
n.a |
Low Temperature Embrittlement |
°C (°F) |
-62 (-80) |
ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES |
Dielectric Constant |
D150/103Hz |
7.72 |
D150/106Hz |
6.43 |
Dielectric Strength 10 mil film |
D149 |
>1080 |
Volume Resistivity ohm-cm |
D257 |
2 x 1014 |
Surface Resistivity ohm/sq. |
D257 | 5 x 1014 |
GENERAL PROPERTIES |
Chemical/Solvent Resistance |
D543 |
Very Good |
Water Absorption, 24h,% |
D570 |
<0.04 |
Refractive Index |
|
1.42 |
Limiting Oxygen Index % |
D2863 |
43 |
Properties
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ASTM or Unit
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PVDF
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