Physical Properties for High Density Polyethylene Rod

Simona® PE-HWST High Density Polyethylene Rod

Physical
Property	Test Method ASTM*	Unit	Typical Value
Density	D 792	g/cc	0.947
Water Absorption	D 570	%	0.01

Mechanical
Property	Test Method ASTM*	Unit	Typical Value
Tensile strength	D 638	psi	3,200
Flexural Modulus	D 638	psi	116,000
Elongation at Yield (2 in/min)	D 638	%	500
Izod Impact	D 256	ft.-lbs./in.	5.0
Rock Hardness	D 785	Shore R	n/a

Thermal
Property	Test Method ASTM*	Unit	Typical Value
Heat Distortion Temperature	D 648
- @ 66 psi	D 648	°F	180
- @ 264 psi	D 648	°F	122
Vicat softening Temperature	D 1525	in/in/°C	255
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion	D 696		180 X 10^-6
Temperature Range			-58 to +176

Electrical
Property	Test Method ASTM*	Unit	Typical Value
Volume Resistivity	D 257	ohm x cm	> 10¹⁵

Flammability
Property	Test Method ASTM*	Unit	Typical Value
		DIN 4102 B2	Normal Flammability

*American Society of Testing Materials Data and information used the preparation of this sheet have been obtained from controlled laboratory procedures and/or carefully controlled documented empirical observations. As such, they may not be applicable to all uses and conditions. The reader is advised that no guarantee, written or implied, including guarantees as to the fitness for a particular purpose or use, are to be construed from this bulletin. Persons with questions as to the applicability of this material, or Simona America products to specific uses or situations are urged to contact our customer service department.

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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: 1/9/2023

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