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CAS Number: 60842-76-4
Grade: DuPont™ Kapton® HN
Material: PI
Form: Disk
Commodity: Polymers
Formula: PI
The DuPont™ Kapton® HN PI Disk is an engineering plastic available in a comprehensive range of 75 sizes. A polyimide material, it offers high tensile strength, dielectric strength and continuous use at temperatures up to 400°C. These disks are used in applications requiring excellent mechanical, electrical and thermal properties, as well as chemical inertness. Typical uses include electrical insulation, precision parts and components exposed to extreme temperatures.
Tolerances
Disk
| Thickness | ±20% |
|---|
Material Properties for Polymers
Chemical Resistance
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Acids - concentrated | Poor |
| Acids - dilute | Fair |
| Alcohols | Poor |
| Alkalis | Poor |
| Aromatic hydrocarbons | Good |
| Greases and Oils | Good |
| Halogenated Hydrocarbons | Good |
| Halogens | Fair |
| Ketones | Good |
Mechanical Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Coefficient of friction | 0.42 |
| Hardness - Rockwell | E52-99 |
| Elongation at break( % ) | Aug-70 |
| Tensile modulus( GPa ) | 02-Mar |
| Izod impact strength( J m⁻¹ ) | 80 |
| Tensile strength( MPa ) | 70-150 |
Electrical Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Dielectric constant @1MHz | 3.4 |
| Dissipation factor @ 1kHz | 0.0018 |
| Dielectric strength( kV mm⁻¹ ) | 22 |
| Surface resistivity( Ohm/sq ) | 10¹⁶ |
| Volume resistivity( Ohmcm ) | 10¹⁸ |
Physical Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Flammability | V0 |
| Radiation resistance | Good |
| Refractive index | 1.66 |
| Resistance to Ultra-violet | Poor |
| Limiting oxygen index( % ) | 53 |
| Water absorption - over 24 hours( % ) | 0.2-2.9 |
| Density( gcm⁻³ ) | 1.42 |
Thermal Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Heat-deflection temperature - 1.8MPa( C ) | 360 |
| Lower working temperature( C ) | -270 |
| Upper working temperature( C ) | 250-320 |
| Specific heat( J K⁻¹ kg⁻¹ ) | 1090 |
| Thermal conductivity( W m⁻¹ K⁻¹ ) | 0.1-0.35@23°C |
| Coefficient of thermal expansion( x10⁻⁶ K⁻¹ ) | 30-60 |