PFA (Perfluoroalkoxy) Detailed Properties

The table below lists a generally accepted summary of properties that we believe to be reliable. Please note that many of these resins are produced in several varieties and property characteristics may vary. Therefore, determination of resin is dependent on the application and this table is only meant to serve as a general guideline.

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PFA Properties ASTM or Unit PFA Properties
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
Specific Gravity
D792
2.15
Elongation %
D638
280~400
Tensile Strength (psi)
D638
4,000~4,500
Flexural Strength (psi)
D790
no break
Compressive Strength
D695
  
Tensile Elastic Modulus 
(Young's Modulus) (psi)
D638
72,500~87,000
(psi)
Flexural Modulus
103MPa (103kgf/cm2)
D790
 94,000~99,000
D790
0.6-0.7 (6.6-7.0)
Flex Life
(MIT cycles)
D2176
10,000~500,000
Hardness Durometer
Shore D
D636
D55~60
Coefficient of Friction
on steel
0.2
Abrasion Resistance
1000 revs.
Taber
9~17
Impact Strength IZOD
73°F/23°C, notched ft/lbs/in
D256
no break
THERMAL PROPERTIES
Melting Point °C
(°F)		 305
(582)
Upper Service
Temperature(20,000h)		 °C
(°F)		 260
(500)
Flame Rating** UL 94 V-0
Thermal Conductivity BTU/hr/ft2/deg F in 1.3
cal/sec/cm2,°C/cm 6 x 10-6
Linear Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 10-5 °C D696 13
Heat of Fusion BTU/LB 13
Heat of Combustion BTU/LB 2300
Low Temperature Embrittlement °C
(°F)		 -268
(-450)
ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES
Dielectric Constant D150/103Hz 2.1
D150/106Hz 2.1
Dielectric Strength
10 mil film		 D149 >2000
Volume Resistivity ohm-cm D257 >1018
Surface Resistivity
ohm/sq.		 D257 >1017
GENERAL PROPERTIES
Chemical/Solvent
Resistance		 D543 Excellent
Water Absorption, 24h % <0.03
Deformation Under Load *D621/100°C 2.4
**D621/25°C 2.7
Refractive Index   1.34
Limiting Oxygen Index >95 >95
Properties ASTM or Unit PFA
*6.8 MPa (986 psi),24h
 **13.7 MPa (1987 psi),24h		    

 

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