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Polypropylene
Polypropylene Product Guide
Applications | Mechanical Data
Overview
Polypropylene is a thermoplastic "addition polymer" made from a combination of propylene monomers. It is among the cheapest plastics available, has the lowest density of commodity plastics, and is one of the top three most used polymers today. Polypropylene offers high flexural strength, a low moisture absortion rate, chemical resistance, impact strength, and fatigue resistance. Its typically used in packaging containers, fender liners, instumental panels, medical vials, petri dishes, along with acid and chemical tanks.
Common Brand/Trade Names
Polystone®, ProComp™, Orthoform®, SIMOLIFE
Other Resources
Products
Polypropylene Sheet/Plate | Polypropylene Round Rod
Applications
- Die Cutting Pads
- Orthotic & Prosthetic Devices
- Firefighting Equipment
- Living Hinge Parts
- Plating & Anodizing Process Equipment
| Mechanical Information | ||||
| Density | Tensile Strength | Tensile Modulus | Flexural Strength | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial | 0.032-0.033 lb/in3 | 4.8 ksi | 195 ksi (PP-H Only) | 5.4-7 ksi |
| Metric | 0.897-0.905 g/cc | 33.1 MPa | 1,344 MPa | 37.2-48.3 MPa |
| Mechanical Information | ||||
| Flexural Modulus | Compressive Strength | Izod Impact (notched) | Hardness, Rockwell | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial | 160-180 ksi | 6-7 ksi | 1.9-7.5 ft-lb/in | R80-92 |
| Metric | 1,103-1,241 MPa | 41.4-48.3 MPa | ||
| Mechanical Information | |||
| Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion | Heat Deflection Temp. at 26.4 KSI | Water Absorption %, 24hrs | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.2-6.6 x 10^-5 in./in./°F | 110-125°F / 43-52°C | 0.01 | |