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Polyethylene - Medium Density ( MDPE )

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Chemical Resistance

Acids - concentrated Good-Fair
Acids - dilute Good
Alcohols Good
Alkalis Good
Aromatic hydrocarbons Fair
Greases and Oils Good-Fair
Halogenated Hydrocarbons Fair-Poor
Halogens Fair-Poor
Ketones Good-Fair

Electrical Properties

Dielectric constant @1MHz 2.3-2.4
Dielectric strength ( kV mm-1 ) 22
Dissipation factor @ 1MHz 1-10 x 10-4
Surface resistivity ( Ohm/sq ) 1013
Volume resistivity ( Ohmcm ) 1015-1018

Mechanical Properties

Elongation at break ( % ) 100-150
Hardness - Rockwell D50 - Shore
Poisson's ratio 0.46
Tensile strength ( MPa ) 12-19

Physical Properties

Density ( g cm-3 ) 0.935
Flammability HB
Limiting oxygen index ( % ) 17
Radiation resistance Fair
Resistance to Ultra-violet Poor
Water absorption - equilibrium ( % ) <0.01

Thermal Properties

Coefficient of thermal expansion ( x10-6 K-1 ) 100-200
Heat-deflection temperature - 0.45MPa ( C ) 62
Heat-deflection temperature - 1.8MPa ( C ) 43
Lower working temperature ( C ) -118
Specific heat ( J K-1 kg-1 ) 1900
Thermal conductivity @0.45-0.52C ( W m-1 K-1 )

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