Kapton® HPP-ST Polyimide Coil

Kapton® HPP-ST Polyimide Coil features high thermal stability up to 400°C and excellent electrical insulation, suitable for precise scientific and research applications. Its chemically resistant polyimide film maintains dimensional stability under thermal and mechanical stress, supporting use in flexible electronics, aerospace components, and microelectromechanical systems (MEMS). This coil is well-suited for laboratory environments where reliable performance in sensor fabrication, flexible circuitry, and high-temperature testing is required. Its compatibility with R&D processes enables development of advanced devices demanding consistent material properties and durability.

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Tolerances

Coil

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