TECASON® P black (Radel 5500)

ppsu

​Offering a level of performance above polysulfones, Ensinger's industrial grade TECASON P has increased temperature, impact and chemical resistance properties, as well as excellent resistance to repeated steam sterilization (autoclave) cycles. 

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Facts

Chemical designation
PPSU (Polyphenylsulfone)
Color
black
Density
1.29 g/cm3

Main Features

  • high strength
  • high thermal and mechanical capacity
  • very resistant to autoclaving
  • high dielectric strength
  • good machinability

Target industries

Technical details


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    Mechanical properties Value Unit Condition Test Method
    Tensile strength at yield 11,500 psi @ 73 °F ASTM D 638
    Modulus of elasticity
    (tensile test)
    340,000 psi @ 73 °F ASTM D 638
    Elongation at break (tensile test) 60 % @ 73 °F ASTM D 638
    Flexural strength 13,200 psi @ 73 °F ASTM D 790
    Modulus of elasticity
    (flexural test)
    350,000 psi @ 73 °F ASTM D 790
    Compression strength 14,350 psi @ 73 °F, 10% strain ASTM D 695
    Impact strength (Izod) 3 ftlbsin @ 73 °F ASTM D 256
    Rockwell hardness 123 - @ 73 °F ASTM D 785
    Compression strength 1990 psi @ 73 °F, 1% strain ASTM D 695
    Compression modulus 234,000 psi @ 73 °F ASTM D 695
    Rockwell hardness 96 - @ 73 °F, M scale ASTM D 785
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    Thermal properties Value Unit Condition Test Method
    Deflection temperature 405 F @264 psi ASTM D 648
    Thermal expansion (CLTE) 3.1* 10-5 ininF ASTM D 696
    Service temperature 360 F Intermittent -
    Specific heat 0.27 butlbf -
    Vicat softening point 424 F -
    Thermal conductivity 1.74 BTU-in/hr-ft^2 - deg -
    Service temperature 300 F Long Term -
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    Electrical properties Value Unit Condition Test Method
    volume resistance 9*1015 Ω*cm ASTM D 257
    Dielectric strength 381 V/mil thickness 0.125" ASTM D 149
    Dielectric constant 3.44 - @ 60 Hz, 73 °F, 50% RH ASTM D 150
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    Other properties Value Unit Condition Test Method
    Moisture absorption 0.37 % @ 24 hrs, 73 °F ASTM D 570
    Moisture absorption 1.1 % @ saturation, 73 °F ASTM D 570
    Flammability (UL94) V0 - -

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