Polyvinylchloride
Polyvinylchloride (PVC)
Properties
- Corrosion– and weather-resistant
- High strength-to-weight ratio
- Good electrical and thermal insulator
- Self-extinguishing
- Easily cemented, welded, machined, bent and shaped
Common uses
- Pipe and fittings
- Portable electronic accessories
- Signs
- Ceiling tiles
- Window frames
PVC Tube
Material Specifications
| ASTM or UL test | Property | Value |
Physical |
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| D792 | Density (lb/in3)/(g/cm3) | 0.051 (1.41) |
| D570 | Water absorption, 24 hrs (%) | 0 |
Mechanical |
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| D638 | Tensile strength (psi) | 7,500 |
| D638 | Tensile modulus (psi) | - |
| D638 | Tensile elongation at break (%) | - |
| D790 | Flexural strength (psi) | 12,800 |
| D790 | Flexural modulus (psi) | 481,000 |
| D785 | Hardness, Rockwell | 115 |
| D256 | Izod notched impact (ft-lb/in) | 1.0 |
Thermal |
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| D696 | Coefficient of linear thermal expansion (x 10–5 in./in./°F) |
- |
| D648 | Heat deflection temp (F°/C°) at 264 psi | - |
| D3418 | Melting temp (F°/C°) | N/A |
| - | Max operating temp (F°/C°) | 140/60 |
| C177 | Thermal conductivity (BTU-in/ft²-hr-°F) |
- |
| UL94 | Flammability rating | V-O |
Electrical |
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| D150 | Dielectric constant at 60 Hz | 3.2 |
| D150 | Dissipation factor at 60 Hz | 0.0096 |
| D150 | Dielectric strength (V/mil) | - |
| D257 | Volume resistivity (ohm/cm) at 50% RH | 5.4 x 1015 |
These are typical values for reference and comparison only. They should not be used as a basis for design specifications or quality control. Contact us for the manufacturers’ complete material property datasheets. All values were taken at 73°F (23°C) unless otherwise noted.
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