Gharda Chemicals GAFONE? PES 3300 PES, High Viscosity Grade
Subcategory: Polyethersulfone; Polymer; Thermoplastic
Close Analogs: Solvay Advanced Polymers completed its acquisition of Gharda Polymers Division in May 2006. Current product data sheets are available under the Solvay Advanced Polymers name.
Material Notes:
Unreinforced high viscosity grade for injection molding, extrusion molding, blow molding, calendering, etc.
| Physical Properties | Metric | English | Comments | |
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| Density | 1.37 g/cc | 0.0495 lb/in? | ISO 1183 | |
| Moisture Absorption at Equilibrium | 0.4 % | 0.4 % | ISO 62 | |
| Linear Mold Shrinkage | 0.005 cm/cm | 0.005 in/in | ASTM D955 | |
| Melt Flow | 26 - 40 g/10 min | 26 - 40 g/10 min | 380?C, 2.16 kg, 6 mins; ASTM D1238 | |
Mechanical Properties |
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| Tensile Strength at Break | 90 MPa | 13100 psi | ISO 527 | |
| Elongation at Break | 6 % | 6 % | ISO 527 | |
| Tensile Modulus | 2.8 GPa | 406 ksi | ISO 527 | |
| Flexural Modulus | 2.6 GPa | 377 ksi | ISO 178 | |
| Flexural Strength | 120 MPa | 17400 psi | ISO 178 | |
| Izod Impact, Notched (ISO) | 5 kJ/m? | 2.38 ft-lb/in? | ISO 180/1A | |
Electrical Properties |
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| Volume Resistivity | Min 1e+016 ohm-cm | Min 1e+016 ohm-cm | IEC 93 | |
| Surface Resistance | Min 1e+014 ohm | Min 1e+014 ohm | IEC 93 | |
| Dielectric Strength | 16 kV/mm | 406 kV/in | IEC 243/1 | |
| Arc Resistance | 80 sec | 80 sec | ASTM D495 | |
| Comparative Tracking Index | 150 V | 150 V | IEC 112 | |
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| Maximum Service Temperature, Air | 185 ?C | 365 ?F | Continuous use | |
| Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi) | 205 ?C | 401 ?F | ISO 75 | |
| Glass Temperature | 225 ?C | 437 ?F | DSC | |
| Flammability, UL94 | V-0 | V-0 | ||
| Oxygen Index | 38 % | 38 % | ISO 4589 | |
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Characteristics:
- Very high rigidity
- Good dielectric properties
- High mechanical strength
- Good dimensional stability
- Good resistance to hydrolysis and sterilization
- Good oxidative stability
- Inherent flame retardance
Applications:
- Reusable hypodermic syringes
- Surgical instruments and components
- Printed circuit boards
- Circuit breaker components
- Oil level indicators
- Heat exchanger parts
- Engine components
- Household appliances
- Filter housings
- Sanitary and pipe fittings
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