TECAFLON® PVDF natural

PVDF unfilled

This unreinforced material is Ensinger's basic type of PVDF offering. It combines high density, high strength, and high chemical resistance, with very low moisture absorption. It also exhibits resistance to UV radiation. Ensinger sells this material under the tradename TECAFLON PVDF natural.

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Facts

Chemical designation
PVDF (Polyvinylidene fluoride)
Color
white
Density
1.78 g/cm3

Main Features

  • excellent chemical resistance
  • inherent flame resistance
  • high gamma radiation resistance
  • good UV and weather resistance
  • good mechanical properties
  • low moisture absorption
  • good machinability

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Technical details


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    Mechanical properties Value Unit Condition Test Method
    Tensile strength at break 7,800 psi @ 73 °F ASTM D 638
    Modulus of elasticity
    (tensile test)
    350,000 psi @ 73 °F ASTM D 638
    Elongation at break (tensile test) 35 % @ 73 °F ASTM D 638
    Flexural strength 9,700 psi @ 73 °F ASTM D 790
    Modulus of elasticity
    (flexural test)
    320,000 psi @ 73 °F ASTM D 790
    Impact strength (Izod) 2.49 ftlbsin @ 73 °F ASTM D 256
    Rockwell hardness 79 - @ 73 °F, M scale ASTM D 785
    Compression strength 11,600 psi @ 73 °F, 10% strain ASTM D 695
    Tensile strength at yield 8,100 psi @ 73 °F ASTM D 638
    Compression 3,200 psi @ 73 °F, 1% strain ASTM D 695
    Compression modulus 160,000 psi @ 73 °F ASTM D 695
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    Thermal properties Value Unit Condition Test Method
    Deflection temperature 300 F @ 66 psi ASTM D 648
    Deflection temperature 235 F @264 psi ASTM D 648
    Thermal expansion (CLTE) 7.1*10-5 ininF ASTM D 696
    Melting temperature 346 F ASTM D 3418
    Thermal conductivity 1.32 BTU-in/hr-ft^2 - deg ASTM C 177
    Service temperature 300 F short term -
    Service temperature 300 F Long Term -
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    Electrical properties Value Unit Condition Test Method
    Dielectric strength 510 V/mil ASTM D 149
    Dielectric constant 9 - @ 60 Hz, 73 °F, 50% RH ASTM D 150
    Dissipation factor 0.06 - @ 60 Hz, 73 °F ASTM D 150
    volume resistance 5*1014 Ω*cm @ 73 °F ASTM D 257
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    Other properties Value Unit Condition Test Method
    Flammability (UL94) V0 - -
    Moisture absorption 0.02 % @ 24 hrs, 73 °F ASTM D 570

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