Polypropylene Granules

Polypropylene Granules offer high chemical resistance, low moisture absorption, and excellent fatigue endurance in a uniform thermoplastic feedstock format. Their consistency in particle size and melt flow ensures predictable processing during injection molding, extrusion, and blow molding. These granules are used in the manufacture of chemical storage containers, automotive trim components, and biomedical device housings where resistance to solvents and environmental stress cracking is essential. Industries ranging from packaging to aerospace take advantage of polypropylene granules for their processability and durability. Research applications include studying polymer crystallinity effects on mechanical properties, developing composite blends, and evaluating the impact of processing conditions on long-term material stability. The granule format provides manufacturers and researchers with a versatile, easily stored, and scalable material form.

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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