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TYPICAL PROPERTIES of PCTFE (Kel-F)

ASTM or UL test Property PCTFE
PHYSICAL
D792 Density (lb/in³)
(g/cm³)
0.077
2.13
D570 Water Absorption, 24 hrs (%) < 0.01
MECHANICAL
D638 Tensile Strength (psi) 5,300
D638 Tensile Modulus (psi) 207,000
D638 Tensile Elongation at Break (%) 150
D790 Flexural Strength (psi) 8,500
D790 Flexural Modulus (psi) 180,000
D695 Compressive Strength (psi) 5,500
D695 Compressive Modulus (psi) 180,000
D785 Hardness, Shore D D90
D256 IZOD Notched Impact (ft-lb/in) 5
THERMAL
D696 Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion
(x 10-5 in./in./°F)
7.0
D648 Heat Deflection Temp (°F / °C)
at 264 psi
258 / 126
D3418 Melting Temp (°F / °C) 415 / 212
Max Operating Temp (°F / °C) 270 / 132
C177 Thermal Conductivity
(BTU-in/ft²-hr-°F)
(x 10-4 cal/cm-sec-°C)
1.45
4.99
UL94 Flammability Rating V-0
ELECTRICAL
D149 Dielectric Strength (V/mil) short time, 1/8″ thick 500
D150 Dielectric Constant at 1 MHz
D150 Dissipation Factor at 1 MHz
D257 Volume Resistivity (ohm-cm)at 50% RH 1018

NOTE: The information contained herein are typical values intended for reference and comparison purposes only. They should NOT be used as a basis for design specifications or quality control. Contact us for manufacturers’ complete material property datasheets.