PVDF (polyvinylidene fluoride) is a semi-crystalline fluoropolymer offering an exceptional combination of chemical resistance, thermal stability, and mechanical toughness. It is widely deployed in chemical processing equipment, piping systems, and membrane applications where exposure to corrosive fluids, elevated temperatures, or aggressive solvents demands superior durability compared to commodity plastics. Engineers select PVDF over alternatives like PVC or polyethylene when long-term reliability in harsh environments justifies the higher material cost, particularly in pharmaceutical manufacturing, oil & gas, and water treatment industries.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Compressive Strength(σc) | 1.793 | ksi | — | ||
Elongation at Break(εf) | 70.29 | - | — | ||
Flexural Strength (MOR)(σf) | 8.434 | ksi | — | ||
Hardness (Vickers)(HV) | 92.38 | HV | — | ||
Ultimate Tensile Strength(σUTS) | 1.829 | ksi | — | ||
Young's Modulus(E) | 121.3 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Glass Transition Temperature(Tg) | -16.69 | °F | — | ||
Melting Point / Solidus(Tm) | 332.7 | °F | — | ||
Maximum Service Temperature(Tmax) | 786.4 | °F | — | ||
Thermal Conductivity(k) | 0.3178 | BTU/(hr·ft·°F) | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 3.899 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Refractive Index(n) | 1.442 | - | — |