PFA Technical Information Rods

 

ASTM or UL test Property PFA
PHYSICAL
D792 Density (lb/in³)
(g/cm³)		 0.078
2.15
D570 Water Absorption, 24 hrs (%) < 0.03
MECHANICAL
D638 Tensile Strength (psi) 3,600
D638 Tensile Elongation at Break (%) 300
D790 Flexural Strength (psi) No break
D2176 Folding Endurance (cycles) 50-500 x 103
D790 Flexural Modulus (psi) 85,000
D785 Hardness, Shore D D60
D256 IZOD Notched Impact (ft-lb/in) -
THERMAL
D3418 Melting Temp (°F / °C) 582 / 305
- Max Operating Temp (°F / °C) 500 / 260
UL94 Flammability Rating V-0
ELECTRICAL
D150 Dielectric Constant at 1 MHz 2.1
D150 Dissipation Factor at 1 MHz 0.0001
D495 Arc Resistance (sec) < 180
D257 Volume Resistivity (ohm-cm)at 50% RH > 1018