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RADEL® R
Stock
shapes extruded from Radel® R resins offer a superior
combination of high performance properties that include excellent thermal
stability, outstanding toughness and good environmental stress cracking
resistance. These properties make Radel®
R stock shapes attractive for a variety of demanding applications.
The standard color of Radel® R is off white, but
a transparent grade is available.
Applications Include
- Dairy connectors
- Automotive fuses
- Food service trays
- Aircraft interior parts
- Sockets and connectors
Advantages of Radel® R
- Outstanding impact resistance
- Resistance to hydrolysis
- Transparent grade available
- Excellent thermal stability
- Combustion resistance without additives
Manufacturing Capabilities
| Rod: | 1/4" to 8" diameter |
| Sheet: | .035" to 1/4" thick |
| Slab: | 3/8" to 4" thick |
| Film: | .001" to .029" thick |
Colors/Grades:
- Off white or transparent
The following physical property information is based on typical values of the base Radel® R polyphenysulfone resin.
RADEL® R
| Property | Method | Unit | Value |
| Mechanical | |||
| Specific Gravity, 73°F | D792 | 1.29 | |
| Tensile Strength, 73°F | D638 | psi | 11,000 |
| Tensile Modulus of Elasticity, 73°F | D638 | psi | 340,000 |
| Elongation, 73°F | D638 | % | 30.0 |
| Flexural Strength, 73°F | D790 | psi | 15,500 |
| Flexural Modulus, 73°F | D790 | psi | 345,000 |
| Shear Strength, 73°F | D732 | psi | 9,000 |
| Compressive Strength, 10% Def., 73°F | D695 | psi | 13,400 |
| Compressive Modulus of Elasticity, 73°F | D695 | psi | 280,000 |
| Hardness, Rockwell, Scale as noted, 73°F | D785 | M80 (R120) | |
| Hardness, Durometer, Shore D scale, 73°F | D2240 | D80 | |
| Izod Impact (notched), 73°F | D256 Type A | ft-lb/in | 2.5 |
| Limiting PV, 73°F | PTM55007 | psi-fpm | 1,000 |
| k (wear) factor | PTM55010 | 1,000 | |
| Thermal | |||
| Coefficient of linear Thermal Expansion | E-831(TMA) | in/in/°F | 3.10x10ˆ-5 |
| Deflection Temperature 264 psi | D648 | °F | 405 |
| Tg-Glass Transition (amorphous) | D3418 | °F | 428 |
| Continuous Service Temperature in Air (Max.) | °F | 300 | |
| Thermal Conductivity | BTU-in/(hr-ft²°F) | 2.40 | |
| Electrical | |||
| Dielectric Strength, Short Term | D149(2) | Volts/mil | 360 |
| Surface Resistivity | EOS/ESD S11.11 | Ohm/square | >10ˆ13 |
| Dielectric Constant, 10ˆ6 Hz | D150(2) | 3.44 | |
| Dissipation Factor, 10ˆ6 Hz | D150(2) | 0.001 | |
| Chemical | |||
| Acids, Weak, 73°F/23°C, acetic acid, dilute hydrochloric or sulfuric | Acceptable Service | ||
| Acids, Strong, 73°F/23°C, conc. hydrochloric or sulfuric | Limited Service | ||
| Alkalies, Weak, 73°F/23°C, dilute ammonia or sodium hydroxide | Acceptable Service | ||
| Alkalies, Strong, 73°F/23°C, conc. ammonia or sodium hydroxide | Acceptable Service | ||
| Hydrocarbons-Aromatic, 73°F/23°C, benzene, toluene | Limited Service | ||
| Hydrocarbons-Aliphatic, 73°F/23°C, gasoline, hexane, grease | Acceptable Service | ||
| Ketones, Esters, 73°F/23°C, acetone, methyl ethyl ketone | Unacceptable | ||
| Ethers, 73°F/23°C, diethyl ether, tetrahydrofuran | Limited Service | ||
| Chlorinated Solvents, 73°F/23°C, methylene chloride, chloroform | Unacceptable | ||
| Alcohols, 73°F/23°C, methanol, ethanol, anti-freeze | Limited Service | ||
| Inorganic Salt Solutions, 73°F/23°C, sodium chloride, potassium cyanate | Acceptable Service | ||
| Continuous Sunlight, 73°F/23°C | Limited Service | ||
| Miscellaneous | |||
| Water Absorption Immersion, 24 hr | D570 | % | 0.37 |
| Water Absorption Immersion, Sat. | D570 | % | 1.10 |
| Outgassing TML (Total Mass Loss) | E595 | % | 1.00 |
| CVCM (Collected Volatile Condensable Material) | E595 | % | 0.00 |
| WVR (Water Vapor Regained) | E595 | % | 0.70 |
| Compliance | |||
| UL94 | V-0 | ||
| USP Class VI | Yes | ||