polysulfone
polymerPolysulfone is a high-performance engineering thermoplastic characterized by an aromatic backbone with sulfone linkages, offering excellent thermal stability and mechanical rigidity at elevated temperatures. It is widely used in demanding applications requiring sustained performance in heat and chemical environments, including aerospace cabin components, medical device housings, water filtration membranes, and automotive underhood parts. Engineers select polysulfone over commodity plastics when applications demand both dimensional stability at high temperatures and resistance to hydrolysis and organic solvents, though cost and processing complexity are typical trade-offs versus less specialized alternatives.
aerospace interior componentsmedical device housings and filterswater purification membranesautomotive underhood applicationshigh-temperature electrical connectorsindustrial process equipment
Compliance & Regulations
?UL 94?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
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Elongation at Break(εf) | — | - | — | — | |
Flexural Strength (MOR)(σf) | — | Pa | — | — | |
Ultimate Tensile Strength(σUTS) | — | Pa | — | — | |
Young's Modulus(E) | — | Pa | — | — |
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Glass Transition Temperature(Tg) | — | K | — | — | |
Melting Point / Solidus(Tm) | — | K | — | — | |
Maximum Service Temperature(Tmax) | — | K | — | — | |
Thermal Conductivity(k) | — | W/(m·K) | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Refractive Index(n) | — | - | — | — |
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Regulatory Screening
Environmental
Safety & Biocompatibility
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.