Radel® R5000 PPSU Granules

Radel® R5000 PPSU Granules are a polyphenylsulfone thermoplastic offered in Goodfellow's range of engineering plastics. With 16 variations available, its granular form allows for excellent melt flow and moldability. This versatile material provides a balance of toughness, dimensional stability and heat and chemical resistance. Radel® R5000 PPSU Granules are commonly used for electrical components, aerospace and automotive parts, medical devices, and other applications demanding mechanical strength and temperature resistance up to 190°C.

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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