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Formula: LDPE
Form: Foil
Material: LDPE
CAS Number: 9002-88-4
Commodity: Polymers
Goodfellow’s Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE) Film is a versatile material widely used in various research and industrial applications. It serves as an ideal substrate for biodegradation studies, helping to understand the degradation capabilities of diverse bacteria. LDPE films are also utilized as barrier materials in laboratory experiments, protective covers for samples, and membranes for filtration processes. Additionally, they contribute to advancements in sustainable packaging solutions, showcasing their significant role in environmental science and material research.
Tolerances
Foil
| Thickness | ±20% |
|---|
Material Properties for Polymers
Chemical Resistance
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Acids - concentrated | Good-Fair |
| Acids - dilute | Good |
| Alcohols | Good |
| Alkalis | Good |
| Aromatic hydrocarbons | Fair-Poor |
| Greases and Oils | Good-Fair |
| Halogenated Hydrocarbons | Fair-Poor |
| Halogens | Fair-Poor |
| Ketones | Good-Fair |
Electrical Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Dielectric constant @1MHz | 2.2-2.35 |
| Dissipation factor @ 1MHz | 1-10x 10⁻⁴ |
| Dielectric strength( kV mm⁻¹ ) | 27 |
| Surface resistivity( Ohm/sq ) | 10¹³ |
| Volume resistivity( Ohmcm ) | 10¹⁵-10¹⁸ |
Physical Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Flammability | HB |
| Radiation resistance | Fair |
| Refractive index | 1.51 |
| Resistance to Ultra-violet | Poor |
| Limiting oxygen index( % ) | 17 |
| Water absorption - over 24 hours( % ) | 0.015 |
| Density( gcm⁻³ ) | 0.92 |
Mechanical Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Hardness - Rockwell | D41-46 - Shore |
| Elongation at break( % ) | 400 |
| Tensile modulus( GPa ) | 0.1-0.3 |
| Izod impact strength( J m⁻¹ ) | 1000 |
| Tensile strength( MPa ) | May-25 |
Thermal Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Heat-deflection temperature - 0.45MPa( C ) | 50 |
| Heat-deflection temperature - 1.8MPa( C ) | 35 |
| Lower working temperature( C ) | -60 |
| Upper working temperature( C ) | 50-90 |
| Specific heat( J K⁻¹ kg⁻¹ ) | 1900-2300 |
| Thermal conductivity( W m⁻¹ K⁻¹ ) | 0.33@23°C |
| Coefficient of thermal expansion( x10⁻⁶ K⁻¹ ) | 100-200 |
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