Polypropylene Homopolymer Rod

Polypropylene Homopolymer Rod is a solid cylindrical form of isotactic polypropylene, valued for its excellent stiffness, chemical resistance, and process stability. Its non-polar structure grants high resistance to most acids, bases, and solvents, while its semicrystalline morphology ensures robust mechanical properties and dimensional stability. The rod geometry allows precise machining and fabrication into structural components, insulation parts, and wear-resistant elements. Industries such as electrical engineering, chemical processing, and telecommunications employ polypropylene homopolymer rods extensively. They are particularly important in the production of insulating components in high-voltage systems, chemically resistant fittings and valves, and as filler rods in optical fiber communication cables where low shrinkage and improved foaming efficiency are advantageous. In research and innovation, polypropylene homopolymer rod serves as a versatile substrate for developing new polymer composites, flame-retardant systems, and high-performance engineering plastics. Its balance of mechanical integrity, chemical durability, and ease of processing underscores its importance in both scientific development and industrial manufacturing.

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Tolerances

Rod

Diameter		+20% / -10%

Material Properties for Polymers

Chemical Resistance

Element	Value
Acids - concentrated	Good-Fair
Acids - dilute	Good-Fair
Alcohols	Good
Alkalis	Good
Aromatic hydrocarbons	Fair
Greases and Oils	Good-Fair
Halogenated Hydrocarbons	Good-Poor
Halogens	Poor
Ketones	Good

Mechanical Properties

Element	Value
Coefficient of friction	0.1-0.3
Hardness - Rockwell	R80-100
Elongation at break( % )	150-300, for biax film >50
Tensile modulus( GPa )	0.9-1.5, for biax film 2.2-4.2
Izod impact strength( J m⁻¹ )	20-100
Abrasive resistance - ASTM D1044( mg/1000 cycles )	13-16
Tensile strength( MPa )	25-40, for biax film 130-300,

Electrical Properties

Element	Value
Dielectric constant @1MHz	2.2-2.6
Dissipation factor @ 1MHz	0.0003-0.0005
Dielectric strength( kV mm⁻¹ )	30-40
Surface resistivity( Ohm/sq )	10¹³
Volume resistivity( Ohmcm )	10¹⁶-10¹⁸

Physical Properties

Element	Value
Flammability	HB
Radiation resistance	Fair
Refractive index	1.49
Resistance to Ultra-violet	Poor
Limiting oxygen index( % )	18
Water absorption - equilibrium( % )	0.03
Density( gcm⁻³ )	0.9

Thermal Properties

Element	Value
Heat-deflection temperature - 0.45MPa( C )	100-105
Heat-deflection temperature - 1.8MPa( C )	60-65
Lower working temperature( C )	50
Upper working temperature( C )	90-120
Specific heat( J K⁻¹ kg⁻¹ )	1700-1900
Thermal conductivity( W m⁻¹ K⁻¹ )	0.1-0.22@23°C
Coefficient of thermal expansion( x10⁻⁶ K⁻¹ )	100-180