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PVDF Detailed Properties
(Polyvinylidene fluoride) |
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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 |
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1.42 |
| Limiting Oxygen Index % |
D2863 |
43 |
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Properties
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ASTM or Unit
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PVDF
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