PPS (Polyphenylene Sulfide) is a tough, high-performance engineering thermoplastic featuring high dimensional stability.
Benefits of PPS
Excellent chemical resistance
Good electrical insulator
High mechanical strength
High strength-to-weight ratio
Corrosion resistant
Creep resistant
Dimensional stability
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Physical Properties
Units | ASTM Test | PPS | |
---|---|---|---|
Tensile strength @ break @ 73°F | psi | D638 | 7,250 – 23,000 |
Flexural modulus @ 73°F | psi | D790 | 348,000 – 3,540,000 |
Izod impact (notched) | ft-lbs/in of notch | D256 | 0.46 – 1.5 |
Water absorption @ 73°F – 24 hours | % | D570 | 0.020 – 0.031 |
Coefficient of linear thermal expansion (CLTE) | (in/in F) | D696 | 7.3E-6 to 2.9E-5 |
Coefficient of friction | D1894 | 0.090 – 0.40 | |
Deflection Temperature Under Load @ 264 psi | °F | D648 | 214 – 512 |
* Technical Data is provided courtesy of UL Prospector (www.ulprospector.com) and IAPD (www.IAPD.org).
Data is to be considered representative and is provided for guidance only. All product performance must be verified by the user under actual application conditions.