TECASON® S natural
TECASON S - PSU - is a transparent engineering plastic known for its chemical resistance, rigidity, and high-temperature performance. The polysulfone material's ability to operate in an autoclave environment while maintaining its excellent mechanical properties over a wide range of temperatures is one of this product's most beneficial performance characteristics.
Facts
Chemical Designation
PSU (Polysulfone)
Color
light yellow transparent
Density
1.24 g/cm3
PSU (Polysulfone)
Color
light yellow transparent
Density
1.24 g/cm3
Features
- high thermal and mechanical capacity
- good chemical resistance
- high creep resistance
- high strength
- autoclavable
Industries
medical technology
electronics
pharmaceutical industry
semiconductor technology
food engineering
food processing
electronics
pharmaceutical industry
semiconductor technology
food engineering
food processing
Show/Hide Mechanical Properties
| Description | value | unit | condition | test method |
| Modulus of elasticity (tensile test) | 375,000 | psi | @ 73 °F | ASTM D 638 |
| Tensile strength at break | 11,800 | psi | @ 73 °F | ASTM D 638 |
| Elongation at break (tensile test) | 50 | % | @ 73 °F | ASTM D 638 |
| Flexural strength | 18,500 | psi | @ 73 °F | ASTM D 790 |
| Modulus of elasticity (flexural test) | 375,000 | psi | @ 73 °F | ASTM D 790 |
| Compression strength | 1,800 | psi | @1% strain, 73 °F | ASTM D 695 |
| Compression strength | 13,000 | psi | @ 73 °F, 10% strain | ASTM D 695 |
| Compression modulus | 245,000 | psi | @ 73 °F | ASTM D 695 |
| Impact strength (Izod) | 1.3 | ft-lbs/in | @ 73 °F | ASTM D 256 |
| Rockwell hardness | 120 | @ 73 °F, M scale | ASTM D 785 | |
| Coefficient of friction | 0.37 | Dynamic, 40 psi, 50 fpm | ASTM D 3702 |
Show/Hide Thermal Properties
| Description | value | unit | condition | test method |
| Deflection temperature | 345 | °F | @ 264 psi | ASTM D 648 |
| Deflection temperature | 358 | °F | @ 66 psi | ASTM D 648 |
| Service temperature | 340 | °F | Intermittent | |
| Service temperature | 285 | °F | Long Term | |
| Thermal expansion (CLTE) | 3.1*10-5 | in/in/°F | ASTM D 696 |
Show/Hide Electrical Properties
| Description | value | unit | condition | test method |
| Volume resistance | 5*1016 | Ω*cm | @ 73 °F | ASTM D 257 |
| Dielectric strength | 425 | V/mil | ASTM D 149 | |
| Dissipation factor | 0.001 | @ 60 Hz, 73 °F | ASTM D 150 | |
| Dielectric constant | 3.1 | @ 60 Hz, 73 °F, 50% RH | ASTM D 150 |
Show/Hide Other Properties
| Description | value | unit | condition | test method |
| Moisture absorption | 0.30 | % | @ 24 hrs, 73 °F | ASTM D 570 |
| Flammability (UL94) | V0 |