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Formula: UPVC
Form: Disk
Material: Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) - Unplasticized
CAS Number: 9002-86-2
Commodity: Polymers
Goodfellow offers PVC (Unplasticised) Disk, an unplasticised polyvinyl chloride material available in Disk form. PVC is known for its hardness, chemical resistance, and thermal stability. This rigid material can withstand temperatures up to 75°C. Potential applications of unplasticised PVC disks include electrical insulators, pipe fittings, and laboratory equipment. Within Goodfellow's extensive range of polyvinyl chloride materials, the PVC (Unplasticised) Disk stands out for its versatility and durability across industrial settings. At just 100 words, this introduction summarizes the key material properties and applications of this product.
Tolerances
Disk
| Thickness | ±20% |
|---|
Material Properties for Polymers
Chemical Resistance
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Acids - concentrated | Good-Poor |
| Acids - dilute | Good |
| Alcohols | Good |
| Alkalis | Good |
| Aromatic hydrocarbons | Poor |
| Greases and Oils | Good |
| Halogenated Hydrocarbons | Fair-Poor |
| Halogens | Fair |
| Ketones | Poor |
Electrical Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Dielectric constant @1MHz | 2.7-3.1 |
| Dissipation factor @ 1kHz | 0.025 |
| Dielectric strength( kV mm⁻¹ ) | 14 |
| Volume resistivity( Ohmcm ) | 10¹⁶ |
Physical Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Flammability | V0 |
| Radiation resistance | Fair |
| Refractive index | 1.54 |
| Resistance to Ultra-violet | Good |
| Limiting oxygen index( % ) | 42 |
| Water absorption - over 24 hours( % ) | 0.03-0.4 |
| Density( gcm⁻³ ) | 1.4 |
Mechanical Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Hardness - Rockwell | R106-120 |
| Elongation at break( % ) | 60 |
| Tensile modulus( GPa ) | 2.5-4 |
| Izod impact strength( J m⁻¹ ) | 20-1000 |
| Tensile strength( MPa ) | 25-70 |
Thermal Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Heat-deflection temperature - 0.45MPa( C ) | 70 |
| Heat-deflection temperature - 1.8MPa( C ) | 67 |
| Lower working temperature( C ) | -30 |
| Upper working temperature( C ) | 50-75 |
| Specific heat( J K⁻¹ kg⁻¹ ) | 1000-1500 |
| Thermal conductivity( W m⁻¹ K⁻¹ ) | 0.12-0.25@23°C |
| Coefficient of thermal expansion( x10⁻⁶ K⁻¹ ) | 75-100 |