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Elastomer Butyl (Isobutene-Isoprene)

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Elastomer
Butyl (Isobutene-Isoprene)
Property Value in metric unit Value in US unit
Density 0.92 *10³ kg/m³ 57.4 lb/ft³
Tensile strength 20 MPa 2900 psi
Elongation 900 % 900 %
Glass transition temperature -79 ºC -110 ºF
Maximum work temperature 100 ºC 212 ºF
Electric resistivity 109 Ohm*m 1011 Ohm*cm
Dielectric constant 2.3 - 2.3 -
  • Very low permeability to air;
  • Excellent resistance to acids and alkali;
  • Excellent heat resistance;
  • Poor resistance to solvents, fuel, oil.

Applications: inner lining of automobile tires, steam hoses and diaphragms.

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