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Grade: DuPont™ Kapton® FPC
Formula: PI
Form: Disk
Material: Polyimide (PI)
CAS Number: 60842-76-4
Commodity: Polymers
Kapton® FPC Polyimide Disk is engineered for flexible printed circuit (FPC) applications requiring exceptional bend resistance, thermal stability, and dielectric reliability. This grade of Kapton® retains the hallmark polyimide attributes of chemical inertness and high-temperature resilience, while its formulation and processing are optimized to withstand repeated flexing without mechanical or electrical degradation. Industries such as consumer electronics, aerospace, and medical device manufacturing employ this material in compact, high-reliability interconnects, foldable displays, and precision control systems. Specific uses include serving as the insulating substrate for flexible circuits in foldable smartphones, lightweight avionics harnesses, and miniaturized surgical tools. In research, Kapton® FPC is essential for developing next-generation bend-insensitive electronic architectures, studying micro-mechanical fatigue in polymer dielectrics, and advancing wearable sensor technologies. Its balance of electrical performance, mechanical durability, and thermal endurance ensures it remains an indispensable material for both industrial deployment and applied R&D.
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Tolerances

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Thickness ±20%

Material Properties for Polymers

Chemical Resistance
Element Value
Acids - concentrated Poor
Acids - dilute Fair
Alcohols Poor
Alkalis Poor
Aromatic hydrocarbons Good
Greases and Oils Good
Halogenated Hydrocarbons Good
Halogens Fair
Ketones Good
Mechanical Properties
Element Value
Coefficient of friction 0.42
Hardness - Rockwell E52-99
Elongation at break( % ) Aug-70
Tensile modulus( GPa ) 2.0 – 3.0
Izod impact strength( J m⁻¹ ) 80
Tensile strength( MPa ) 70-150
Electrical Properties
Element Value
Dielectric constant @1MHz 3.4
Dissipation factor @ 1kHz 0.0018
Dielectric strength( kV mm⁻¹ ) 22
Surface resistivity( Ohm/sq ) 10¹⁶
Volume resistivity( Ohmcm ) 10¹⁸
Physical Properties
Element Value
Flammability V0
Radiation resistance Good
Refractive index 1.66
Resistance to Ultra-violet Poor
Limiting oxygen index( % ) 53
Water absorption - over 24 hours( % ) 0.2-2.9
Density( gcm⁻³ ) 1.42
Thermal Properties
Element Value
Heat-deflection temperature - 1.8MPa( C ) 360
Lower working temperature( C ) -270
Upper working temperature( C ) 250-320
Specific heat( J K⁻¹ kg⁻¹ ) 1090
Thermal conductivity( W m⁻¹ K⁻¹ ) 0.1-0.35@23°C
Coefficient of thermal expansion( x10⁻⁶ K⁻¹ ) 30-60

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