POLYPROPYLENE HOMOPOLYMER
Polypropylene is a crystalline material noted for its high strength-to-weight ratio, excellent chemical resistance, and high performance in thermoforming and corrosive environments. Common applications include orthotic and prosthetic devices, storage devices, washers, pump components
Mechanical Properties | |
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Tensile Stength | 5,150 |
Tensile Elongation | 400 |
Tensile Modulus | 240,000 |
Izod Impact Strength | 1.2 |
Flexural Strength | 7,250 |
Flexural Modulus | 212,500 |
Compressive Strength | 5,750 |
Compressive Modulus | 225,000 |
Dynamic Coefficient of Friction | 0.26 |
Thermal Properties | |
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Heat Deflection Temperature at 66 PSI | 210 |
Heat Deflection Temperature at 264 PSI | 130 |
Maximum Serving Temperature for Short Term | 200 |
Maximum Serving Temperature for Long Term | 180 |
Thermal Conductivity | 0.81 |
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion | 4.30 x 10^5 |
Flammability Rating | HB |
Electric/Physical Properties | |
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Volume Resistivity | 10^15 |
Surface Resistivity | 10^15 |
Dielectric Strength | 550 |
Specific Gravity | 0.9 |
Toughness | R95 |
Rockwell Hardness Shore D | 78 |
Water Absorption | 0.01 |