PVC Schedule 40 Value Pipe Physical Properties*
| Property |
Units |
PVC |
ASTM Standards |
| Specific gravity |
g/cc |
1.40 |
D 792 |
| Tensile strength (73°F) minimum |
psi |
7,000 |
D 638 |
| Modulus of elasticity in tension (73°F) minimum |
psi |
400,000 |
D 638 |
| Flexural strength (73°F) |
psi |
14,000 |
D 790 |
| Izod impact (notched at 73°F) minimum |
ft lb/in |
0.65 |
D 256 |
| Hardness (Durometer D) |
|
80 ±3 |
D 2240 |
| Hardness (Rockwell R) |
|
110-120 |
D 785 |
| Compressive strength (73°F) |
psi |
9,600 |
D 695 |
| Hydrostatic design stress |
psi |
2,000 |
D 1598 |
| Coefficient of linear expansion |
in/in/°F |
3.0 X 10-5 |
D 696 |
| Heat distortion temperature at 264 psi minimum |
°F |
160 |
D 648 |
| Coefficient of thermal conductivity |
BTU/hr/sq ft/°F/in |
1.2 |
C 177 |
| Specific heat |
BTU/°F/lb |
0.25 |
D 2766 |
| Water absorption(24 hr at 73°F) |
% weight gain |
.05 |
D 570 |
| Cell classification – Pipe |
|
12454 |
D 1784 |
| Burning rate |
|
Self extinguishing |
D 635 |
| Burning class |
|
V-O |
UL-94** |
*Above data is based upon information provided by the raw material manufacturers. It should be used only as a recommendation and not as a guarantee of performance.
**Underwriters Laboratory standard
Title: PVC Schedule 40 Value Pipe Physical Properties
Description: Physical, Mechanical, Electrical and Thermal Typical Properties.
Published: 8/4/2009
Last Edited: 12/30/2022
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