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LDPE Rod

Our LDPE Rods are available in a range of 129 variations. With properties like chemical inertness and electrical insulation, this versatile thermoplastic is used across scientific research and industrial applications. Example uses include electrical wire insulation, chemical piping and tubing, 3D printing filament, and custom machined parts and prototypes. With over 100 diameter and length combinations, our LDPE Rods provide the flexibility to suit diverse application requirements.

Formula: LDPE
Diameter: 63.5mm
Length: 200mm
Colour: Natural
CAS Number: 9002-88-4
UOM Code: 142-730-63

SKU: 1000045137

Product Code: ET31-RD-000165

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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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