PPSU Rod

Formula: PPSu

Form: Rod

Material: Polyphenylsulfone (PPSU, PPSF)

Commodity: Polymers

PPSU Rods are part of our extensive range of polymer rods, with 46 variations available. Polyphenylsulfone (PPSU) is a high-performance thermoplastic known for its dimensional stability, toughness, and resistance to heat and chemicals. Its combination of properties makes these rods suitable for applications requiring sterilization and for precision parts in analytical equipment, semiconductor manufacturing and aerospace components. These versatile thermoplastic rods can be machined, bonded or welded to create custom components.

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Technical Data Sheet Safety Data Sheet Tolerance Properties

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Tolerances

Rod

Diameter		+20% / -10%

Material Properties for Polymers

Electrical Properties

Element	Value
Dielectric constant @1kHz	3.45
Dissipation factor @ 1kHz	0.0009
Dissipation factor @ 1MHz	0.005
Dielectric strength( kV mm⁻¹ )	14.1
Surface resistivity( Ohm/sq )	>10¹³
Volume resistivity( Ohmcm )	>10¹⁴

Physical Properties

Element	Value
Flammability	V-0
Limiting oxygen index( % )	44
Water absorption( % )	1.2
Water absorption - equilibrium( % )	0.6
Water absorption - over 24 hours( % )	0.35
Density( gcm⁻³ )	1.29

Mechanical Properties

Element	Value
Hardness - Rockwell	M80/R122
Elongation at break( % )	30
Compressive modulus( GPa )	1.7
Tensile modulus( GPa )	2.5
Izod impact strength( J m⁻¹ )	700
Tensile strength( MPa )	76

Thermal Properties

Element	Value
Heat-deflection temperature - 0.45MPa( C )	210
Heat-deflection temperature - 1.8MPa( C )	200
Upper working temperature( C )	180-210
Thermal conductivity( W m⁻¹ K⁻¹ )	0.35
Coefficient of thermal expansion( x10⁻⁶ K⁻¹ )	55