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Formula: LDPE
Form: Powder
Material: Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
CAS Number: 9002-88-4
Commodity: Polymers
Color:
Natural
Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) powder is widely used in scientific applications beyond traditional manufacturing. Researchers utilize it in polymer blending studies to improve material properties for medical devices, packaging, and biocompatible coatings. It is also applied in environmental testing for microbial degradation research, exploring how plasma-activated microbes like Bacillus safensis can accelerate LDPE decomposition. Additionally, LDPE powder contributes to advancements in nanocomposite development for enhanced barrier properties and is used in fuel cell technology, where LDPE membranes improve proton conductivity, making it valuable for both material science and environmental sustainability research.
Tolerances
Powder
| Mean Particle Size | Nominal | |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum Particle Size | Nominal | |
| Maximum Particle Size | Nominal | |
| Maximum Particle Size | Nominal | |
| Particle Size D10 | Nominal | |
| Particle Size D50 | Nominal | |
| Particle Size D90 | Nominal |
Material Properties for Polymers
Chemical Resistance
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Acids - concentrated | Good-Fair |
| Acids - dilute | Good |
| Alcohols | Good |
| Alkalis | Good |
| Aromatic hydrocarbons | Fair-Poor |
| Greases and Oils | Good-Fair |
| Halogenated Hydrocarbons | Fair-Poor |
| Halogens | Fair-Poor |
| Ketones | Good-Fair |
Electrical Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Dielectric constant @1MHz | 2.2-2.35 |
| Dissipation factor @ 1MHz | 1-10x 10⁻⁴ |
| Dielectric strength( kV mm⁻¹ ) | 27 |
| Surface resistivity( Ohm/sq ) | 10¹³ |
| Volume resistivity( Ohmcm ) | 10¹⁵-10¹⁸ |
Physical Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Flammability | HB |
| Radiation resistance | Fair |
| Refractive index | 1.51 |
| Resistance to Ultra-violet | Poor |
| Limiting oxygen index( % ) | 17 |
| Water absorption - over 24 hours( % ) | 0.015 |
| Density( gcm⁻³ ) | 0.92 |
Mechanical Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Hardness - Rockwell | D41-46 - Shore |
| Elongation at break( % ) | 400 |
| Tensile modulus( GPa ) | 0.1-0.3 |
| Izod impact strength( J m⁻¹ ) | 1000 |
| Tensile strength( MPa ) | May-25 |
Thermal Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Heat-deflection temperature - 0.45MPa( C ) | 50 |
| Heat-deflection temperature - 1.8MPa( C ) | 35 |
| Lower working temperature( C ) | -60 |
| Upper working temperature( C ) | 50-90 |
| Specific heat( J K⁻¹ kg⁻¹ ) | 1900-2300 |
| Thermal conductivity( W m⁻¹ K⁻¹ ) | 0.33@23°C |
| Coefficient of thermal expansion( x10⁻⁶ K⁻¹ ) | 100-200 |
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