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Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF)

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Thermoplastic
Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF)
Property Value in metric unit Value in US unit
Density 1.78*10³ kg/m³ 111.1 lb/ft³
Modulus of elasticity 1.95 GPa 283 ksi
Tensile strength 55 MPa 8000 psi
Elongation (max.) 250 % 250 %
Notched impact strength 33 kJ/m2 15.7 ft*lbf/in2
Hardness 79 Shore D 79 Shore D
Thermal expansion (20 ºC) 130*10-6 ºCˉ¹ 72*10-6 in/(in* ºF)
Thermal conductivity 0.16 W/(m*K) 1.11 BTU*in/(hr*ft²*ºF)
Melting point 170 ºC 338 ºF
Maximum work temperature 150 ºC 302 ºF
Dielectric constant 7 - 7 -
Dielectric strength 25 kV/mm 635 V/mil
Electrical resistivity 1.5*1012 Ohm*m 1.5*1014 Ohm*cm
  • Excellent mechanical strength;
  • Excellent toughness;
  • Excellent stiffness;
  • Good chemical resistance;
  • Good creep resistance;
  • High abrasion resistance;
  • High dielectric strength.

Applications: tubes for chemicals, valves, gaskets, pump parts for chemical industry.

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