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PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride)
PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) (PVC-U (Rigid)): plastics engineering material. Density 1400 kg/m³. Yield 52 MPa, ultimate 52 MPa. Elastic modulus 3.3 GPa.
plastics
Specification
- Name
- PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride)
- Category
- plastics
- Designation
- PVC-U (Rigid)
- Applications
- Pipes, Window frames, Cable insulation, Flooring, Packaging
- Notes
- Second most produced plastic. Flame resistant. Low cost. Not UV stable.
Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Density | 1400 kg/m³ |
| Tensile Strength Yield | 52 MPa |
| Tensile Strength Ultimate | 52 MPa |
| Elastic Modulus | 3.3 GPa |
| Poissons Ratio | 0.38 |
| Thermal Conductivity | 0.16 W/(m·K) |
| Thermal Expansion | 80 µm/(m·K) |
| Specific Heat | 1000 J/(kg·K) |
| Melting Point | 80 °C |
| Hardness | Rockwell B: R110 |