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Physical Properties for High Density Polyethylene Rod

Simona ® PE-HWST
High Density Polyethylene Rod

Property

Test Method ASTM*

Unit

Typical Value

Physical

Density

Water Absorption

D-792

D-570

g/cc

0.947

0.01

Mechanical

Tensile strength

Flexural Modulus

Elongation at Yield (2 in/min)

Izod Impact

Rock Hardness

D-638

D-256

D-785

psi

ft/lbs/in

“R” scale

3,200

116,000

500

5.0

n/a

Thermal

Heat Distortion Temperature

@66 psi

@264 psi

Vicat softening Temperature

Coefficient of Thermal Expansion

Temperature Range

D-648

D-1525

D-696

°F

in/in/°C

180

122

255

180 X 10^-6

-58 to +176

Electrical

Volume Resistivity

D-257

ohm X cm

> 10¹⁵

Flammability

Flammability

DIN 4102 B2

Normal Flammability

* American Society of Testing Materials
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Title: Physical Properties for High Density Polyethylene Rod
Description: Physical, Mechanical, Electrical, and Thermal Typical Properties.
Published: 2/17/2009
Last Edited: 9/18/2013

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