PF — Properties & Data | MatWorld

PF

ceramic

· JVASP-133791· PF

PF (phenol-formaldehyde) is a thermoset phenolic resin ceramic, one of the earliest and most widely used synthetic polymers, valued for its high rigidity, thermal stability, and low cost. It is employed across construction, electrical insulation, automotive, and industrial equipment sectors, where its excellent dimensional stability and flame resistance make it a reliable choice for structural components, circuit boards, and molded parts that must withstand moderate heat and mechanical stress without the expense of advanced composites.

electrical insulation and circuit boardsautomotive interior trim and mechanical partsappliance housings and handlesadhesives and bonding agentsconstruction panels and laminatesindustrial tooling and fixtures

Compliance & Regulations

?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Density(ρ)	143	kg/m³	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions
Band Gap(Eg)	1.795	eV	DFT · OptB88vdW
High-Frequency Dielectric Constant (ε∞)(ε∞)	1.160	-	DFT · OptB88vdW
Magnetic Moment(μB)	2.000	µB	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)	1.781	eV/atom	DFT · OptB88vdW
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	0.2376	eV/atom	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Reference data from cited sources. Not verified or certified by MatWorld Inc. Verify against the source before use in design. Terms: engineering data

Regulatory Screening

Environmental

RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.

PF

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Regulatory Screening

Environmental