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Formula: HDPE
Form: Tube
Material: HDPE
CAS Number: 9002-88-4
Commodity: Polymers
Wall Thickness:
1.1mm
Inside Diameter:
45.8mm
Outside Diameter:
48mm
Structure:
Biaxially Oriented tube
Color:
Yellow
HDPE Tube is a high-density polyethylene tube from Goodfellow's extensive range of polymer products. HDPE Tube is available in 6 variations in total and has excellent chemical resistance along with good impact strength. This versatile tubing finds uses across industrial and scientific fields, with applications including chemical transportation, low pressure pneumatic and hydraulic lines, and as a liner material for high purity fluid handling systems.
Tolerances
Tube
| Outside Diameter | =<2mm | ±10% |
|---|---|---|
| Outside Diameter | =<5mm | ±10% |
| Outside Diameter | >5mm | ±10% |
| Wall Thickness | ±20% |
Material Properties for Polymers
Chemical Resistance
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Acids - concentrated | Good-Fair |
| Acids - dilute | Good |
| Alcohols | Good |
| Alkalis | Good |
| Aromatic hydrocarbons | Fair |
| Greases and Oils | Good-Fair |
| Halogenated Hydrocarbons | Fair-Poor |
| Halogens | Fair-Poor |
| Ketones | Good-Fair |
Mechanical Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Coefficient of friction | 0.29 |
| Hardness - Rockwell | D60-73 - Shore |
| Poisson's ratio | 0.46 |
| Tensile modulus( GPa ) | 0.5-1.2 |
| Izod impact strength( J m⁻¹ ) | 20-210 |
| Tensile strength( MPa ) | 15-40 |
Electrical Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Dielectric constant @1MHz | 2.3-2.4 |
| Dissipation factor @ 1MHz | 1-10x 10⁻⁴ |
| Dielectric strength( kV mm⁻¹ ) | 22 |
| Surface resistivity( Ohm/sq ) | 10¹³ |
| Volume resistivity( Ohmcm ) | 10¹⁵-10¹⁸ |
Physical Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Flammability | HB |
| Radiation resistance | Fair |
| Refractive index | 1.54 |
| Resistance to Ultra-violet | Poor |
| Limiting oxygen index( % ) | 17 |
| Water absorption - over 24 hours( % ) | 0.01 |
| Density( gcm⁻³ ) | 0.95 |
Thermal Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Heat-deflection temperature - 0.45MPa( C ) | 75 |
| Heat-deflection temperature - 1.8MPa( C ) | 46 |
| Upper working temperature( C ) | 55-120 |
| Specific heat( J K⁻¹ kg⁻¹ ) | 1900 |
| Thermal conductivity( W m⁻¹ K⁻¹ ) | 0.45-0.52@23°C |
| Coefficient of thermal expansion( x10⁻⁶ K⁻¹ ) | 100-200 |