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Formula: PPO 30% GFR
Form: Rod
Material: 30% Glass Fiber Reinforced PPO (modified)
Commodity: Polymers
Diameter:
10mm
30% Glass Fiber Reinforced PPO (modified) Rods are available in 11 variations, with differences in diameter and length to suit different applications. This composite material combines glass fibers with a polyphenylene oxide polymer matrix, resulting in rigid and dimensionally stable rods with good chemical resistance. Potential applications for 30% Glass Fiber Reinforced PPO include structural components, spacers and wear-resistant mechanical parts, where the material's stiffness, strength and thermal stability are desirable. With their range of sizes and properties, these composite rods provide versatile solutions across industrial and scientific settings.
Tolerances
Rod
| Diameter | +20% / -10% |
|---|
Material Properties for Polymers
Chemical Resistance
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Acids - concentrated | Good-Fair |
| Acids - dilute | Good |
| Alcohols | Good |
| Alkalis | Good |
| Aromatic hydrocarbons | Poor |
| Greases and Oils | Good-Poor |
| Halogenated Hydrocarbons | Fair-Poor |
| Halogens | Poor |
| Ketones | Poor |
Electrical Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Dielectric constant @1MHz | 3.1 |
| Dissipation factor @ 1kHz | 0.01 |
| Dielectric strength( kV mm⁻¹ ) | 15 |
| Volume resistivity( Ohmcm ) | 10¹⁷ |
Physical Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Flammability | HB |
| Limiting oxygen index( % ) | 26 |
| Water absorption - over 24 hours( % ) | 0.06-0.33 |
| Density( gcm⁻³ ) | 1.29 |
Mechanical Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Hardness - Rockwell | L108 |
| Poisson's ratio | 0.27 |
| Elongation at break( % ) | 02-Mar |
| Tensile modulus( GPa ) | 08-Sep |
| Izod impact strength( J m⁻¹ ) | 80 |
| Abrasive resistance - ASTM D1044( mg/1000 cycles ) | 35 |
| Tensile strength( MPa ) | 100-120 |
Thermal Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Heat-deflection temperature - 0.45MPa( C ) | 165 |
| Heat-deflection temperature - 1.8MPa( C ) | 135 |
| Upper working temperature( C ) | 90-160 |
| Thermal conductivity( W m⁻¹ K⁻¹ ) | 0.28@23°C |
| Coefficient of thermal expansion( x10⁻⁶ K⁻¹ ) | 25-30 |