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Formula: PVDF
Form: Coil
Material: Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF)
CAS Number: 24937-79-9
Commodity: Polymers
PVDF Coil (Polyvinylidene Fluoride) offers excellent chemical resistance, high mechanical strength, and outstanding weatherability in a flexible rolled sheet format. It retains performance under prolonged UV exposure, radiation, and aggressive chemical environments, making it ideal for long-term outdoor and corrosive service. Industries employ PVDF coils in chemical processing equipment, architectural cladding, and high-performance electrical insulation. Specific applications include linings for chemical storage tanks, weather-resistant façades, and dielectric barriers in electronics. In research, PVDF coils are used in piezoelectric device fabrication, membrane distillation studies, and surface functionalization experiments. The coil format’s adaptability for cutting, forming, or laminating, coupled with PVDF’s durability, ensures its continued relevance in advanced engineering and scientific applications.
Tolerances
Coil
| Thickness | ±20% |
|---|
Material Properties for Polymers
Chemical Resistance
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Acids - concentrated | Good |
| Acids - dilute | Good |
| Alcohols | Good |
| Alkalis | Fair |
| Aromatic hydrocarbons | Good |
| Greases and Oils | Good |
| Halogenated Hydrocarbons | Good-Fair |
| Halogens | Good-Poor |
Mechanical Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Coefficient of friction | 0.2-0.4 |
| Hardness - Rockwell | R77-83 |
| Poisson's ratio | 0.34 |
| Elongation at break( % ) | 50 |
| Tensile modulus( GPa ) | 01-Mar |
| Izod impact strength( J m⁻¹ ) | 120-320 |
| Abrasive resistance - ASTM D1044( mg/1000 cycles ) | 24 |
| Tensile strength( MPa ) | 25-60 |
Electrical Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Dielectric constant @1MHz | 8.4 |
| Dissipation factor @ 1kHz | 0.06 |
| Dielectric strength( kV mm⁻¹ ) | 13 |
| Surface resistivity( Ohm/sq ) | 10¹³ |
| Volume resistivity( Ohmcm ) | 10¹⁴ |
Physical Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Flammability | V0 |
| Radiation resistance | Fair |
| Refractive index | 1.42 |
| Resistance to Ultra-violet | Excellent |
| Limiting oxygen index( % ) | 44 |
| Water absorption - over 24 hours( % ) | 0.04 |
| Density( gcm⁻³ ) | 1.76 |
Thermal Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Heat-deflection temperature - 0.45MPa( C ) | 120-150 |
| Heat-deflection temperature - 1.8MPa( C ) | 80-115 |
| Lower working temperature( C ) | -40 |
| Upper working temperature( C ) | 135-150 |
| Thermal conductivity( W m⁻¹ K⁻¹ ) | 0.1-0.25@23°C |
| Coefficient of thermal expansion( x10⁻⁶ K⁻¹ ) | 80-140 |
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