PVK

polymer

PVK (polyvinylcarbazole) is an aromatic polymer known for its excellent thermal stability and rigid backbone structure, making it suitable for high-performance applications requiring elevated temperature resistance. It is primarily used in optoelectronic devices, photovoltaic systems, and specialty coatings where its electrical and thermal properties provide advantages over commodity plastics. Engineers select PVK when cost-effective alternatives cannot meet simultaneous demands for thermal endurance, mechanical rigidity, and functional performance in electronics-adjacent applications.

optoelectronic devicesphotovoltaic layersthermal barrier coatingshigh-temperature adhesiveselectrical insulationspecialty polymeric films

Compliance & Regulations

?UL 94?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Ultimate Tensile Strength(σUTS)	2.350	GPa	—
Young's Modulus(E)	2.390	GPa	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions
Glass Transition Temperature(Tg)	471.2	K	—
Melting Point / Solidus(Tm)	627.2	K	—
Maximum Service Temperature(Tmax)	573.8	K	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	3.494	eV	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Refractive Index(n)	1.672	-	—

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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.

PVK

Mechanical Properties

Thermal Properties

Electrical Properties

Other Properties

Regulatory Screening

Environmental

Safety & Biocompatibility