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Formula: PP
Form: Foil/Film/Sheet
Material: Polypropylene (PP)
Commodity: Polymers
Polypropylene (PP) films, as a high-performance material, are widely used in industries requiring advanced materials for specialized applications. In electronics, PP films are essential for capacitors, battery separators, and flexible circuits due to their low dielectric loss and excellent insulating properties. They also play a key role in solar energy by improving panel durability through UV resistance and transparency. Additionally, PP films are utilized in automotive and industrial sectors for protective coatings, conveyor belts, and thermal management systems, where strength and heat resistance are critical. PP films from Goodfellow are designed for these high-demand applications, providing superior performance and durability in each industry.
Tolerances
Foil/Film/Sheet
| Thickness | ±20% |
|---|
Material Properties for Polymers
Chemical Resistance
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Acids - concentrated | Good-Fair |
| Acids - dilute | Good-Fair |
| Alcohols | Good |
| Alkalis | Good |
| Aromatic hydrocarbons | Fair |
| Greases and Oils | Good-Fair |
| Halogenated Hydrocarbons | Good-Poor |
| Halogens | Poor |
| Ketones | Good |
Mechanical Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Coefficient of friction | 0.1-0.3 |
| Hardness - Rockwell | R80-100 |
| Elongation at break( % ) | 150-300, for biax film >50 |
| Tensile modulus( GPa ) | 0.9-1.5, for biax film 2.2-4.2 |
| Izod impact strength( J m⁻¹ ) | 20-100 |
| Abrasive resistance - ASTM D1044( mg/1000 cycles ) | 13-16 |
| Tensile strength( MPa ) | 25-40, for biax film 130-300, |
Electrical Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Dielectric constant @1MHz | 2.2-2.6 |
| Dissipation factor @ 1MHz | 0.0003-0.0005 |
| Dielectric strength( kV mm⁻¹ ) | 30-40 |
| Surface resistivity( Ohm/sq ) | 10¹³ |
| Volume resistivity( Ohmcm ) | 10¹⁶-10¹⁸ |
Physical Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Flammability | HB |
| Radiation resistance | Fair |
| Refractive index | 1.49 |
| Resistance to Ultra-violet | Poor |
| Limiting oxygen index( % ) | 18 |
| Water absorption - equilibrium( % ) | 0.03 |
| Density( gcm⁻³ ) | 0.9 |
Thermal Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Heat-deflection temperature - 0.45MPa( C ) | 100-105 |
| Heat-deflection temperature - 1.8MPa( C ) | 60-65 |
| Lower working temperature( C ) | 50 |
| Upper working temperature( C ) | 90-120 |
| Specific heat( J K⁻¹ kg⁻¹ ) | 1700-1900 |
| Thermal conductivity( W m⁻¹ K⁻¹ ) | 0.1-0.22@23°C |
| Coefficient of thermal expansion( x10⁻⁶ K⁻¹ ) | 100-180 |
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Percentage Purity: 99%
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