Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is a widely-used thermoplastic polymer known for its versatility, cost-effectiveness, and chemical resistance. It dominates applications requiring corrosion resistance, electrical insulation, and durability in harsh environments, making it preferred over metals and other polymers in piping, electrical systems, and chemical containment where long service life and low maintenance are priorities.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Compressive Strength(σc) | 3.634 | ksi | — | ||
Elongation at Break(εf) | 217.6 | - | — | ||
Flexural Strength (MOR)(σf) | 9.047 | ksi | — | ||
Hardness (Vickers)(HV) | 47.60 | HV | — | ||
Ultimate Tensile Strength(σUTS) | 3.584 | ksi | — | ||
Young's Modulus(E) | 88.89 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Glass Transition Temperature(Tg) | 168.2 | °F | — | ||
Melting Point / Solidus(Tm) | 300.7 | °F | — | ||
Maximum Service Temperature(Tmax) | 539.1 | °F | — | ||
Thermal Conductivity(k) | 0.1175 | BTU/(hr·ft·°F) | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 4.029 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Refractive Index(n) | 1.562 | - | — |