Polypropylene Plain Weave Gauze

Polypropylene Plain Weave Gauze offers high chemical resistance, low moisture absorption, and strong dimensional stability within a uniform woven structure. Its plain weave ensures consistent pore size and distribution, enabling reliable filtration, separation, and reinforcement across chemical processing, biomedical, and marine sectors. Industries use it for filter screens handling corrosive fluids, surgical meshes requiring biocompatibility, and reinforcement layers in lightweight composites. Specific applications include pre-filtration in fluid treatment systems, containment layers in composite panels for marine use, and protective barriers in sterile medical environments. In research, Polypropylene gauze is integral for studying fluid dynamics through porous structures, applying functional coatings for catalytic or antimicrobial activity, and testing woven polymer fatigue under cyclic loading. The balance of environmental durability, mechanical adaptability, and uniform porosity secures its position as a dependable material in precision engineering, manufacturing, and laboratory innovation.

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Tolerances

Gauze

Linear dimension	<100mm	±1mm
Linear dimension	>=100mm	+2% / -1%
Wire Diameter	Woven	±10%

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