| FEP Detailed Properties
(Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene) |
Properties
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ASTM or Unit
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FEP
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MECHANICAL PROPERTIES |
Specific Gravity | D792 |
2.15 |
Elongation % | D638 |
250~330 |
Tensile Strength (psi) |
D638 | 2,800~5,000 |
Flexural Strength (psi) | D790 |
no break |
Compressive Strength |
D695 |
2,200 |
Tensile Elastic Modulus (Young's Modulus) (psi) |
D638 | 50,000 |
(psi) Flexural Modulus 103MPa (103kgf/cm2) |
D790 | 78,000~
92,000 |
D790 | 0.5-0.6
(5.5-6.5) |
Flex Life (MIT cycles) |
D2176 |
5,000~ 80,000 |
Hardness Durometer Shore D |
D636 | D55 |
Coefficient of Friction | on steel |
0.05 |
Abrasion Resistance 1000 revs. |
Taber | 14~20 |
Impact Strength IZOD 73°F/23°C, notched ft/lbs/in |
D256 |
no break |
THERMAL PROPERTIES |
Melting Point | °C (°F) |
260 (500) |
Upper
Service Temperature(20,000h) | °C
(°F) | 200 (392) |
Flame Rating** |
UL 94 | V-0 |
Thermal Conductivity |
BTU/hr/ft2/deg F in | 1.4 |
cal/sec/cm2,ºC/cm | 6 x 10-4 |
Linear Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 10-5 °C |
D696 |
8.3~10.5 |
Heat of Fusion |
BTU/LB | 11 |
Heat of Combustion |
BTU/LB | 2200 |
Low Temperature Embrittlement |
°C (°F) | -268 (-450) |
ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES |
Dielectric Constant |
D150/103Hz | 2.1 |
D150/106Hz | 2.1 |
Dielectric Strength 10 mil film |
D149 | >2000 |
Volume Resistivity ohm-cm | D257 |
>1018 |
Surface Resistivity ohm/sq. | D257 |
>1017 |
GENERAL PROPERTIES |
Chemical/Solvent Resistance | D543 |
Excellent |
Water Absorption, 24h | % | <0.01 |
Deformation Under Load |
*D621/100°C | 5.0 |
**D621/25°C |
3.0 |
Refractive Index | | 1.338 |
Limiting Oxygen Index | >95 | >95 |
Properties
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ASTM or Unit
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FEP
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*6.8 MPa (986 psi),24h
**13.7 MPa (1987 psi),24h
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