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Grade: Homopolymer
Formula: PP
Form: Rod
Material: Polypropylene (PP)
CAS Number: 9003-07-0
Commodity: Polymers
Homopolymer PP (polypropylene) Rod from Goodfellow is a versatile thermoplastic addition polymer. Homopolymer PP Rod offers high tensile strength, stiffness, and chemical resistance. With a relatively high melting point, Homopolymer PP Rod can withstand temperatures up to 135°C. Common applications of Homopolymer PP Rod include automotive parts, packaging, plastic hinges, and laboratory equipment. As part of Goodfellow's extensive range of polymer rods, Homopolymer PP Rod is available in multiple diameters and lengths.
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 |
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