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THERMALUX®
(polysulfone)
Made from UDEL®
polysulfone resin, these stock shapes remain stable, resisting creep and
deformation under continuous load and elevated temperatures. They have
high tensile strength and, as temperatures increase, flexural modulus
remains high. Thermalux products will withstand exposure to soap, detergent
solutions and some hydrocarbon oils, even at elevated temperatures under
moderate stress levels.
The
following physical property information is based on typical values of
the base polysulfone resin (PSU).
Applications
Include:
- Float
switches
- Membrane
cartridge filter system
- Solenoid
valve body
- Dairy
connectors
Advantages
of Thermalux:
- Dimensionally
stable
- Easily
machined
- FDA
compliant
- Transparent
grades available
- Excellent
mechanical and electrical properties
- Steam
resistant
- Low
outgassing level
Manufacturing
Capabilities:
- Rod:
3/16" to 6" diameter
- Sheet:
.035 to 3/16" thick
- Slab:
1/4" to 4" thick
- Film:
.001" to .029 thick
Colors/Grades:
Light
amber (custom colors available)
*In
addition to our standard capabilities, Westlake also has the ability to
process custom resins in various sizes and colors with some exceptions.
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Recommended
Operating Limits
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ASTM
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UNITS
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RESULT
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| Mechanical |
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Tensile
Strength @ Yield
Impact Strength @ Break
Tensile Modulus
Tensile Elongation @ Yield
Tensil Elongation @ Break
Flexural Strength @ Yield
Flexural Modulus
Compressive Strength @ Yield
Compressive Modulus
Izod Impact Strength
Un-notched
Notched @ 73oF
Hardness (R, M, L, or D)
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D638
D638
D638
D638
D638
D790
D790
D695
D695
D256
D256
D7852
D2240
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psi
psi
psi
%
%
psi
psi
psi
psi
ftlbs/in
ftlbs/in
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10,200
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360,000
5.0-6.0
50.0-100.0
15,400
390,000
13,900
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No Break
1.3
M69
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| Thermal |
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Heat
Deflection Temperature
@66 psi
@264 psi
Coeffiecient of Thermal Expansion
Flammability Rating--UL94 @ .031"
Thermal Conductivity
Limiting Oxygen Index
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D648
D648
D696
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C177
D2863
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oF
oF
in/in/oF
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(BTUin)/(hrft2oF)
%
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358
345
3.1x10-5
V-0
1.80
30.0
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| Electrical |
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Dielectric
Strength
Dielectric Constant @ 1kHz
Dissipation Factor @ 1kHz
Volume Resistivity |
D149
D150
D150
D257
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V/mil
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ohmcm
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425
3.06
0.0010
5.0 x 1016
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| Optical |
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Haze
Transparency |
D1746
D1746
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%
%
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5.0
75
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| Other |
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Specific
Gravity
Water Absorption @ 24 hours |
D792
D570
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%
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1.24
0.30
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