GENERAL PROPERTIES Udel® Polysulfone is an amorphous high performance thermoplastic offering excellent mechanical, electrical, and improved chemical resistance relative to polycarbonate. Polysulfone's properties remain relatively consistent over a broad temperature range of -150°F (-100°C) to +300°F (+149°C).
Udel® offers hydrolysis resistance for continuous use in hot water and steam at temperatures up to 300°F (149°C). It offers high chemical resistance to acidic and salt solutions, and good resistance to detergents, hot water, and steam. In addition, polysulfone has excellent radiation stability and offers low ionic impurity levels.
Udel® is commonly used for analytical instrumentation, surgical and medical devices, and semiconductor process equipment components.
Food-grade Udel® polysulfone is FDA, NSF, 3A-Dairy and USP Class VI compliant. It may also be ordered in custom colors.
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TYPICAL PROPERTIES of UDEL® PAES | ||||
| ASTM or UL test | Property | Udel® | ||
| PHYSICAL | ||||
| D792 | Density (lb/in³) (g/cm³) |
0.045 1.24 |
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| D570 | Water Absorption, 24 hrs (%) | 0.3 | ||
| MECHANICAL | ||||
| D638 | Tensile Strength (psi) | 10,200 | ||
| D638 | Tensile Modulus (psi) | 360,000 | ||
| D638 | Tensile Elongation at Yield (%) | 30 | ||
| D790 | Flexural Strength (psi) | 15,000 | ||
| D790 | Flexural Modulus (psi) | 400,000 | ||
| D695 | Compressive Strength (psi) | 13,000 | ||
| D695 | Compressive Modulus (psi) | 375,000 | ||
| D785 | Hardness, Rockwell | M82 / R128 | ||
| D256 | IZOD Notched Impact (ft-lb/in) | 1.3 | ||
| THERMAL | ||||
| D696 | Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (x 10-5 in./in./°F) |
3.10 | ||
| D648 | Heat Deflection Temp (°F / °C) at 264 psi |
340 / 171 |
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| D3418 | Glass Transition Temp (°F / °C) | 374 / 190 | ||
| - | Max Operating Temp (°F / °C) | 300 / 149 | ||
| C177 | Thermal Conductivity (BTU-in/ft²-hr-°F) (x 10-4 cal/cm-sec-°C) |
- - |
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| UL94 | Flammability Rating | HB | ||
| ELECTRICAL | ||||
| D149 | Dielectric Strength (V/mil) short time, 1/8" thick | 425 | ||
| D150 | Dielectric Constant at 1 MHz | 3.14 | ||
| D150 | Dissipation Factor at 1 MHz | 0.0008 | ||
| D257 | Volume Resistivity (ohm-cm)at 50% RH | 5 x 1016 | ||
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.UDEL is a registered trademark of Solvay Advanced Polymers.
All values at 73°F (23°C) unless otherwise noted.
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