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PVC (Polyvinyl chloride) Product Guide
Applications | Mechanical 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
| Mechanical Information | ||||
| Density | Tensile Strength | Tensile Modulus | Elongation at Break % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial | 0.051 lb/in3 | 7.5 ksi | 411 ksi | 20 |
| Metric | 1.41 g/cc | 51.7 MPa | 2,834 MPa | |
| Mechanical Information | ||||
| Flexural Strength | Flexural Modulus | Izod Impact (notched) | Hardness, Rockwell | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial | 12.8 ksi | 481 ksi | 1 ft-lb/in | R115 ksi |
| Metric | 88.3 MPa | 3,316 MPa | ||
| Mechanical Information | |||
| Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion | Heat Deflection Temp. at 26.4 KSI | Water Absorption %, 24hrs | Thermal Conductivity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.1 x 10^-5 in./in./°F | 176°F / 80°C | 0 | 0.9 BTU-in/ft^2-hr-°F |
| Mechanical Information | ||||
| Specific Gravity | Tensile Strength | Ultimate Elongation % | Brittleness by Impact Temp. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial | 1.2 | 2.6 ksi | 350 | -30°F |
| Metric | 17.9 MPa | -34°C | ||
| Mechanical Information | ||||
| Max Recommended Operating Temp. | Hardness, Shore | Water Absorption %, 24hrs | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial | 165°F | A78 | 0.12 | |
| Metric | 74°C | |||
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Chemistry Information
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Element |
Percentage |
| PVC-(C2H3Cl)n | - |