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UHMWPE Fiber

Formula: UHMW PE
Length: 1m
Filament Diameter: 1.5mm
Number Of Filaments: 1
Tex Number: 1670
CAS Number: 9002-88-4
UOM Code: 027-575-95
Legacy Code: ET305720
Distributor Code:
GF02757595
SKU: 1000003330
Product Code: ET30-FB-000120

Material Properties for Polymers

Chemical Resistance
Element Value
Acids - concentrated Good-Fair
Acids - dilute Good
Alcohols Good
Alkalis Good
Aromatic hydrocarbons Fair
Greases and Oils Good-Fair
Halogenated Hydrocarbons Fair-Poor
Halogens Fair-Poor
Ketones Good-Fair
Mechanical Properties
Element Value
Coefficient of friction 0.1-0.2
Hardness - Rockwell R50-70
Poisson's ratio 0.46
Elongation at break( % ) 500
Tensile modulus( GPa ) 0.2-1.2
Izod impact strength( J m⁻¹ ) 1000
Tensile strength( MPa ) 20-40
Electrical Properties
Element Value
Dielectric constant @1MHz 2.3
Dissipation factor @ 1MHz 1-10x 10⁻⁴
Dielectric strength( kV mm⁻¹ ) 28
Surface resistivity( Ohm/sq ) 10¹³
Volume resistivity( Ohmcm ) 10¹⁸
Physical Properties
Element Value
Flammability HB
Radiation resistance Fair
Resistance to Ultra-violet Poor
Limiting oxygen index( % ) 17
Water absorption - over 24 hours( % ) 0.01
Density( gcm⁻³ ) 0.94
Thermal Properties
Element Value
Heat-deflection temperature - 0.45MPa( C ) 69
Heat-deflection temperature - 1.8MPa( C ) 42
Upper working temperature( C ) 55-95
Specific heat( J K⁻¹ kg⁻¹ ) 1900
Thermal conductivity( W m⁻¹ K⁻¹ ) 0.42-0.51@23°C
Coefficient of thermal expansion( x10⁻⁶ K⁻¹ ) 130-200