Torlon 4203L Technical Data, Mechanical, Thermal, Electrical Properties

Torlon 4203L Technical Data

Technical Specification
	ASTM Test Method		Torlon 4203
Property	ASTM Test Method	Units	Torlon 4203
Specific Gravity	D792	-	1.40
Water Absorption Saturation in water	D570	%	3.5
Tensile Strength	D638	N/mm²	192
Tensile Modulus	D638	N/mm²	4900
Elongation	D638	%	15
Flexural Strength	D790	N/mm²	244
Flexural Modulus	D790	N/mm²	5000
Impact - Izod Notched [23°C, 50% RH]	D256	J/M	142
Hardness	Rockwell	-	E86
	Shore D	-	-
Melt Point	D2117	°C	-
Max allowable service temp in air
- for short periods (1)	-	°C	260
- continuously for 20000hrs (2)	-	°C	230 -260
Minimum Service Temperature	-	°C	-190
Linear thermal expansion coefficient	D696	K^-1x 10^-5	3.06
Thermal Conductivity	C117	W/K.M	0.26
Flammability	D635	-	-
UL (thickness in mm) [Tests carried out using UL test methods by DSM EPP].	UL-94	-	V - 0 (1.17)
Volume Resistivity	D257	Ohm.cm	2 x 10¹⁵
Dielectric Strength (3)	D149	kv/mm	23.6
Outside applications - UV resistance	-	-	C
Acids - Strong [pH < 3]	-	-	A
Alkalis - Strong [pH > 11]	-	-	C
Chlorinated Hydrocarbons	-	-	-
Hot Water	-	-	A
(1) Only a few hours, with little or no load applied (2) After these periods mechanical properties reduce by approx 50%. Note, however, that service temperatures are load and time dependant. (3) Test specimen 1.6mm thick unless otherwise stated. 'A' No attack 'B' Mild attack by absorption 'C' Dimensional change due to absorption 'D' Decomposition in short time 'E' In steam - at 160°C, decomposition after short time