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Polychlorotrifluoroethylene ( PCTFE )

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Common Brand Names:
Kel-F, Neoflon
 
 

   

Chemical Resistance

Acids - concentrated Good
Acids - dilute Good
Alcohols Good
Alkalis Good
Aromatic hydrocarbons Good
Greases and Oils Good
Halogens Good
Ketones Good

Electrical Properties

Dielectric constant @1MHz 2.24-2.8
Dielectric strength ( kV mm-1 ) 14
Dissipation factor @ 1kHz 0.023-0.027
Dissipation factor @ 1MHz 0.01
Surface resistivity ( Ohm/sq ) 1015
Volume resistivity ( Ohmcm ) 1016

Mechanical Properties

Compressive strength ( MPa ) 9-12
Elongation at break ( % ) 80-250
Hardness - Rockwell R75-112 D75-90 - Shore
Izod impact strength ( J m-1 ) 267
Tensile modulus ( GPa ) 1.3-1.8
Tensile strength ( MPa ) 31-41

Physical Properties

Density ( g cm-3 ) 2.10 - 2.14
Flammability V-0
Refractive index 1.435
Water absorption ( % ) <0.01

Thermal Properties

Coefficient of thermal expansion ( x10-6 K-1 ) 70
Heat-deflection temperature - 0.45MPa ( C ) 126
Lower working temperature ( C ) -240
Specific heat ( J K-1 kg-1 ) 900
Thermal conductivity @0.13C ( W m-1 K-1 )
Upper working temperature ( C ) 120-149

Properties for Polychlorotrifluoroethylene Film

Property Value
Permeability to Carbon Dioxide @25C x10-13 cm3. cm cm-2 s-1 Pa-1 0.16
Permeability to Hydrogen @25C x10-13 cm3. cm cm-2 s-1 Pa-1 0.7
Permeability to Nitrogen @25C x10-13 cm3. cm cm-2 s-1 Pa-1 0.004
Permeability to Oxygen @25C x10-13 cm3. cm cm-2 s-1 Pa-1 0.03
Permeability to Water @25C x10-13 cm3. cm cm-2 s-1 Pa-1 0.22
Permeability to Water @38C x10-13 cm3. cm cm-2 s-1 Pa-1 1

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