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Grade: Glass Fiber Reinforced - 40%
Formula: PPS - 40% GFR
Form: Rod
Material: Polyphenylenesulfide (PPS)
Commodity: Polymers
Diameter: 40mm

40% Glass Fiber Reinforced PPS Rod

40% Glass Fiber Reinforced PPS Rod combines the inherent chemical resistance, thermal stability, and flame retardancy of polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) with the significant mechanical strength, rigidity, and dimensional stability imparted by a 40% glass fiber content. This formulation maintains PPS’s capability to perform in harsh chemical and high-temperature environments while greatly enhancing its load-bearing performance and resistance to creep. In rod form, it is well-suited for aerospace, automotive, and industrial engineering applications where structural precision and durability under prolonged stress are critical. Specific uses include machined precision parts, high-temperature structural supports, and mechanical housings exposed to corrosive or thermally extreme conditions. In research, its consistent performance under combined thermal, chemical, and mechanical loads makes it a valuable material for studying fiber–matrix adhesion, notch sensitivity, and long-term durability in reinforced thermoplastics. This combination of robustness, stability, and processability secures its role as a high-performance engineering polymer in demanding industrial and scientific contexts.
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Tolerances

Rod
Diameter +20% / -10%

Material Properties for Polymers

Chemical Resistance
Element Value
Acids - concentrated Good-Poor
Acids - dilute Good
Alcohols Good
Alkalis Good
Aromatic hydrocarbons Good
Greases and Oils Good
Halogenated Hydrocarbons Good-Poor
Halogens Good-Poor
Ketones Good
Electrical Properties
Element Value
Dielectric constant @1MHz 3.8-4.2
Dissipation factor @ 1MHz 0.0013-0.004
Dielectric strength( kV mm⁻¹ ) 18
Surface resistivity( Ohm/sq ) 10¹⁶
Volume resistivity( Ohmcm ) 10¹⁶
Physical Properties
Element Value
Flammability V0
Radiation resistance Good
Resistance to Ultra-violet Good
Limiting oxygen index( % ) 46
Water absorption - over 24 hours( % ) 0.05
Density( gcm⁻³ ) 1.66
Mechanical Properties
Element Value
Hardness - Rockwell R123
Elongation at break( % ) 1.2
Tensile modulus( GPa ) 7.6-12
Izod impact strength( J m⁻¹ ) 75-80
Tensile strength( MPa ) 124-160
Thermal Properties
Element Value
Heat-deflection temperature - 0.45MPa( C ) >260
Heat-deflection temperature - 1.8MPa( C ) 240
Upper working temperature( C ) 200-260
Thermal conductivity( W m⁻¹ K⁻¹ ) 0.29-0.45@23°C
Coefficient of thermal expansion( x10⁻⁶ K⁻¹ ) 22-35

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