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Formula: Polyester, PET, PETP
Form: Rod
Material: Polyethylene terephthalate (PET)
CAS Number: 25038-59-9
Commodity: Polymers
Structure: Semi Crystalline
PET Rods are part of our extensive range of polymer rods. With 33 variations available, this versatile product offers options in diameter, length and surface finish to suit a wide array of applications. Their mechanical strength, chemical resistance and electrical insulation properties make them well-suited for use in scientific research and development as well as industrial manufacturing. Potential applications include mechanical parts, electrical insulators and labware. With the excellent range of sizes and finishes we offer, our PET Rods provide scientists and engineers with a reliable polymer rod to meet prototyping and production needs.
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Tolerances

Rod
Diameter +20% / -10%

Material Properties for Polymers

Chemical Resistance
Element Value
Acids - concentrated Good-Poor
Acids - dilute Good
Alcohols Good
Alkalis Poor
Aromatic hydrocarbons Good-Fair
Greases and Oils Good
Halogenated Hydrocarbons Good-Poor
Halogens Fair-Poor
Ketones Good-Fair
Mechanical Properties
Element Value
Coefficient of friction 0.2-0.4
Hardness - Rockwell M94-101
Poisson's ratio 0.37-0.44
Tensile modulus( GPa ) 02-Apr
Izod impact strength( J m⁻¹ ) 13-35
Tensile strength( MPa ) 80, for biax film 190-260
Electrical Properties
Element Value
Dielectric constant @1MHz 3
Dissipation factor @ 1kHz 0.002
Dielectric strength( kV mm⁻¹ ) 17
Surface resistivity( Ohm/sq ) 10¹³
Volume resistivity( Ohmcm ) >10¹⁴
Physical Properties
Element Value
Flammability HB
Radiation resistance Good
Refractive index 1.58-1.64
Resistance to Ultra-violet Fair?
Limiting oxygen index( % ) 21
Water absorption - equilibrium( % ) 0.7
Water absorption - over 24 hours( % ) 0.1
Density( gcm⁻³ ) 1.3-1.4
Thermal Properties
Element Value
Heat-deflection temperature - 0.45MPa( C ) 115
Heat-deflection temperature - 1.8MPa( C ) 80
Lower working temperature( C ) 20
Upper working temperature( C ) 115-170
Specific heat( J K⁻¹ kg⁻¹ ) 1200-1350
Thermal conductivity( W m⁻¹ K⁻¹ ) 0.15-0.4@23°C
Coefficient of thermal expansion( x10⁻⁶ K⁻¹ ) 20-80

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