Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) is a semi-crystalline thermoplastic fluoropolymer valued for exceptional chemical resistance, thermal stability, and mechanical toughness across a broad temperature range. It is widely employed in chemical processing, oil and gas, water treatment, and semiconductor manufacturing where exposure to corrosive fluids, UV radiation, and elevated temperatures demands a polymer that outperforms standard plastics. Engineers select PVDF over conventional polymers when resistance to aggressive solvents, halogens, and strong acids is critical, or when long-term outdoor durability and low creep are required; its piezoelectric properties also make it attractive for sensor and actuator applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Elongation at Break(εf) | 674.3 | - | — | ||
Flexural Strength (MOR)(σf) | 7.375 | ksi | — | ||
Hardness (Vickers)(HV) | 100 | HV | — | ||
Ultimate Tensile Strength(σUTS) | 8.510 | ksi | — | ||
Young's Modulus(E) | 442 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Glass Transition Temperature(Tg) | 62.60 | °F | — | ||
Melting Point / Solidus(Tm) | 341.6 | °F | — | ||
Maximum Service Temperature(Tmax) | 587 | °F | — | ||
Thermal Conductivity(k) | 1.177 | BTU/(hr·ft·°F) | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.525 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Refractive Index(n) | 1.420 | - | — |