Physical Properties

ASTM Method

Typical Values

Specific Gravity

D792

1.4 gr/cm 3

Water Absorbtion (24 hrs. @73.4° F)

D570

24 hours at 73° F

Color

N/A

Mechanical Properties

Tensile Strength

D1708/D638

9500 psi

Tensile Elongation

D1708

6.0%

Flexural Strength

D790

17,000 psi

Flexural Modulus

D790

450,000 psi

Compressive Strength

D695

12,800 psi

Compressive Modulus

D695

Impact Strength (Izod, notched)

D256

1 ft-lb/in

Hardness

Shore D

76

Tribological Properties

Coefficient of Friction

0.26

Static

D3702

Dynamic

D3702

0.4

Wear Rate (PV: 20,000 psi-fpm)

D3702

10 -6 µin/min

Thermal Properties

Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (78-400° F)

D696

10 -6/° F

Heat Deflection Temperature (@264 psi)

D648

325° F

Glass Transition Temperature (Tg)

D3418

289

Continuous Service Temperature (Max @ no load)

480° F

Melting Point

644° F

Electrical Properties

Volume Resistivity

D257

Dielectric Strength

D149

0.020 inch thick

Delectric Constant

D150

Note: Property values should be interpreted as typical rather than minimum value. All technical information and recommendations are presented in good faith, and based upon labratory and real-world tests believe to be reliable and practical. However, Vertec Polymers, Inc. cannot guarantee the accuracy or completenss of this information, and it is the customers responsibility to determine product suitability to any given application.

Revision Date 05/2004