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Elastomer Ethylene-Propylene (EPDM)

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Elastomer
Ethylene-Propylene (EPDM)
Property Value in metric unit Value in US unit
Density 0.86 *10³ kg/m³ 53.7 lb/ft³
Tensile strength 20 MPa 2900 psi
Elongation 300 % 300 %
Glass transition temperature -75 ºC -103 ºF
Maximum work temperature 100 ºC 212 ºF
Electric resistivity 108 Ohm*m 1010
Dielectric constant 3.3 - 3.3 -
  • Excellent resistance to sunlight and heat;
  • Excellent resistance to ozone and oxygen;
  • Excellent resistance to water and steam;
  • Excellent low temperature flexibility;
  • Good dielectric strength;
  • Good abrasion resistance;
  • Poor resistance to fuel, oil, alcohol.

Applications: electrical insulation, shoe soles, hoses, conveyor belts.

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