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PVC Detailed Properties
(Polyvinyl chloride)
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Polyvinyl
chloride
is available in several grades and types. The
table below lists a generally accepted summary of properties that we
believe to be reliable, however, for specific information on a particular
grade, please contact us. Determination of resin is dependent on the
application and this table is only meant to serve as a general
guideline.
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| PVC
Properties |
ASTM |
UNIT |
PVC |
|
MECHANICAL
PROPERTIES |
| Specific
Gravity |
D792 |
|
1.3~1.7 |
| Elongation
|
D638 |
% |
25~145 |
| Tensile
Strength |
D638 |
psi
|
7,300 |
| Flexural
Strength |
D790 |
psi
|
4,060~14,100 |
| Compressive
Strength |
D695 |
|
7,250~8,120 |
| Tensile
Elastic Modulas |
D638 |
(10~5)psi
|
3.5~10 |
| Flexural
Modulas |
D790 |
(10~5)psi
|
3~8 |
| Hardness
Durometer |
D785 |
Rockwell
R |
107~113 |
Impact
Strength IZOD
73°F/23°C |
D256 |
notched
ft/lbs/in |
0.4~20 |
| THERMAL
PROPERTIES |
| Melting
Point |
|
°C
(°F) |
182
(360) |
Upper
Service
Temperature(20,000h) |
|
°C
(°F) |
60
(140) |
| Flame
Rating** |
|
UL94 |
v-o |
|
Thermal
Conductivity
|
C117 |
10~4
cal/sec/cm2,ºC/cm |
3.0~5.0 |
| ELECTRICAL
PROPERTIES |
| Dielectric
Constant |
D150 |
1kHz |
3.0~8.0 |
| Dissipation
Factor |
D150 |
1kHz |
0.009~0.16 |
| Dielectric
Strength |
D149 |
125
v/mil. |
300~500 |
| Volume
Resistivity |
D257 |
ohm-cm
at 73ºF, 50% RH |
5.4
X 1013 |
| GENERAL
PROPERTIES |
Chemical/Solvent
Resistance |
|
|
Excellent |
| Water
Absorption, 24h |
D570 |
% |
0.1~0.5 |
| Refractive
Index |
|
|
|
Arc
Resistivity
|
D495 |
sec |
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