TECAFLON® PVDF natural
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.
Facts
Chemical Designation
PVDF (Polyvinylidene fluoride)
Color
white
Density
1.78 g/cm3
PVDF (Polyvinylidene fluoride)
Color
white
Density
1.78 g/cm3
Features
- excellent chemical resistance
- inherent flame resistance
- high gamma radiation resistance
- good UV and weather resistance
- good mechanical properties
- low moisture absorption
- good machinability
Industries
chemical plant engineering
process engineering
medical technology
cleanroom technology
food processing
food engineering
process engineering
medical technology
cleanroom technology
food processing
food engineering
Show/Hide Mechanical Properties
| Description | value | unit | condition | test method |
| Modulus of elasticity (tensile test) | 350,000 | psi | @ 73 °F | ASTM D 638 |
| Tensile strength at yield | 8,100 | psi | @ 73 °F | ASTM D 638 |
| Tensile strength at break | 7,800 | 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 |
| Compression strength | 11,600 | psi | @ 73 °F, 10% strain | ASTM D 695 |
| Compression strength | 3,200 | psi | @ 73 °F, 1% strain | ASTM D 695 |
| Compression modulus | 160,000 | psi | @ 73 °F | ASTM D 695 |
| Impact strength (Izod) | 2.49 | ft-lbs/in | @ 73 °F | ASTM D 256 |
| Rockwell hardness | 79 | @ 73 °F, M scale | ASTM D 785 |
Show/Hide Thermal Properties
| Description | value | unit | condition | test method |
| Melting temperature | 346 | °F | ASTM D 3418 | |
| Deflection temperature | 235 | °F | @ 264 psi | ASTM D 648 |
| Deflection temperature | 300 | °F | @ 66 psi | ASTM D 648 |
| Service temperature | 300 | °F | short term | |
| Service temperature | 300 | °F | Long Term | |
| Thermal expansion (CLTE) | 7.1*10-5 | in/in/°F | ASTM D 696 | |
| Thermal conductivity | 1.32 | BTU-in/hr-ft -°F | ASTM C 177 |
Show/Hide Electrical Properties
| Description | value | unit | condition | test method |
| Volume resistance | 5*1014 | Ω*cm | @ 73 °F | ASTM D 257 |
| Dielectric strength | 510 | V/mil | ASTM D 149 | |
| Dissipation factor | 0.06 | @ 60 Hz, 73 °F | ASTM D 150 | |
| Dielectric constant | 9 | @ 60 Hz, 73 °F, 50% RH | ASTM D 150 |
Show/Hide Other Properties
| Description | value | unit | condition | test method |
| Moisture absorption | 0.02 | % | @ 24 hrs, 73 °F | ASTM D 570 |
| Flammability (UL94) | V0 |
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