Physical |
Property | Units | Value1 | ASTM Method |
Specific Gravity | g/cm3 | 1.47 | D 792 |
Water Absorption | % | 0.03 | D 570 |
Rockwell Hardness | R Scale | 116 | D 785 |
Cell Class | - | 24446-B | D 1784 |
Mechanical |
Property | Units | Value1 | ASTM Method |
Izod Impact | ft.-lbs./in. | 9 | D 256 |
Tensile Strength | psi | 7,300 | D 638 |
Flexural Strength | psi | 14,300 | D 790 |
Flexural Modulus | psi | 361,000 | D 790 |
Compressive Strength | psi | 10,100 | D 695 |
Compressive Modulus | psi | 196,000 | D 695 |
Thermal |
Property | Units | Value1 | ASTM Method |
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | in/in/°F | 3.86 x 10-5 | D 696 |
Thermal Conductivity | BTU/in/hr/Ft3/°F | 0.95 | C 177 |
Heat Distortion Temperature @ 264 psi | °F/°C | 92/198 | D 648 |
Flammability Ratings |
Property | Units | Value1 | ASTM Method |
Flammability | V-O, 5VB, 5VA | 0.062" | UL 94 |
Flame Spread | - | 15 | E 84 |
Smoke Developed | - | 70-125 | E 84 |
Limited Oxygen Index | % | 60 | D 2863 |
Electrical |
Property | Units | Value1 | ASTM Method |
Dielectric Strength | Volt/Mil | 1250 | D 147 |
Dielectric Constant | 60 Hz | 3.70 | D 150 |
Power Factor | 1000 Hz | 0.007% | D 150 |
Volume Resistivity | Ohm/cm | 3.4 X 1015 | D 257 |
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Title: Physical Properties of our CPVC Sheet
Description: Physical, Mechanical, Thermal, Flammability, and Electrical Typical Properties.
Published: 1/12/2009
Last Edited: 1/12/2023
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