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PVC (Polyvinyl chloride) Product Guide
Applications | Mechanical and Chemical Data
Overview
PVC is a strong, stiff, low cost synthetic thermoplastic that is easy to fabricate and bond using adhesives or solvents. It is the third-most widley used plastic polymer in the world. PVC offers good electrical and thermal properties, excellent chemical resistance, high strength-to-weight ratio, good water corrosion resistance, and low moisture absorption. PVC is used in welded chemical tanks, piping systems, valves, fume hoods, dosing skids, waterproof membranes, and electrical cable insulation.
Common Brand/Trade Names
Corzan® CPVC, Vintec® I, Vintec® II
Other Resources
Products
PVC Sheet/Plate | PVC Coil Tube | PVC Shim Stock
Applications
- Medical Devices
- Cabinets & Working Surfaces
- Coolant Lines
- Door & Window Profiles
- Spray Systems
Physical Properties PVC Sheet/Plate | |||||
Density | 0.051 lb/in3 | ||||
Tensile Strength | 7.5 ksi | ||||
Tensile Modulus | 411 ksi | ||||
Elongation at Break Percentage | 20% | ||||
Flexural Strength | 12.8 ksi | ||||
Flexural Modulus | 481 ksi | ||||
Izod Impact (notched) | 1 ft-lb/in | ||||
Hardness, Rockwell | R115 | ||||
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion | 6.1 x 10^-5 in./in./°F | ||||
Heat Deflection Temp. at 26.4 ksi | 176 °F | ||||
Water Absorption %, 24hrs | 0% | ||||
Thermal Conductivity | 0.9 BTU-in/hr-ft^2-°F |
Physical Properties PVC Coil Tube | |||||
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Specific Gravity | 1.2 | ||||
Tensile Strength | 2.6 ksi | ||||
Ultimate Elongation Percentage | 350% | ||||
Brittleness by Impact Temp. | -30°F | ||||
Max Recommended Operationg Temp. | 165°F | ||||
Hardness, Shore | A78 | ||||
Water Absorption %, 24hrs | 0.12% |
Chemistry Information
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Element |
Percentage |
PVC-(C2H3Cl)n | - |