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PPS (polyphenylene sulfide)
PPS GF-40 (polyphenylene sulfide glass-fiber reinforced)
Polyphenylene sulfide has inherent flame resistance, suprior electrical properties, and is non-hygroscopic. Dute to its heat deflection temperature, PPS GF-40 retains its mechanical properties up to 425°F. PPS GF-40 is a glass-fiber-reinforced semi-crystalline engineering thermoplastic capable of withstanding virtually all chemical contact up to 400°F. It is an excellent choice for corrosive, high-temperature applications which require the mechanical properties of a glass-reinforced thermoplastic.
Typical Values
| Physical Properties | ASTM Test Method | Units | PPS | PPS GF-40 |
| Density | D792 | —- | .0506 | .0592 |
| Specific Gravity | D1505 | lbs/cu in | 1.4 | 1.64 |
| Water absorption, 24 hours, 73°F (23°C) | D570 | % | .03 | .03 |
| Mechanical Properties | ASTM Test Method | Units | PPS | PPS GF-40 |
| Tensile Strength 73°F | D638 | psi | 12,500 | 17,500 |
| Elongation, 73°F | D638 | % | 3 – 6 | 1.35 |
| Flexural Strength, 73°F | D790 | psi | 21,000 | 25,000 |
| Flexural Modulus, 1% Secant, 73°F | D790 | psi | 600,000 | 1,800,000 |
| Izod Impact Strength, Notched, 73°F | D256 | ft-lbs/in. | 0.5 | 1.0 |
| Rockwell Hardness | D785 | “M” Scale | 93 | 100 |
| Thermal Properties | ASTM Test Method | Units | PPS | PPS GF-40 |
| Deflection Temp. @ 66 psi @262 psi |
D648 D648 |
°F °F |
392 221 |
536 509 |
| Max. Temp. Long Term Short Term |
—- —- |
°F °F |
220 —- |
392 500 |
| Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion -20°F – 200°F 200°F -460°F |
D696 D696 |
in./in./°F in./in./°F |
2.3 X 10-5 4.4 X 10-5 |
1.2 X 10-5 2.7 X 10-5 |
| Electrical Properties | ASTM Test Method | Units | PPS | PPS GF-40 |
| Dielectric Strength | D149 | V/mil | 450 | 450 |
| Dielectric Constant, 60 Hz, 73°F, 50% RH | D150 | —- | 3.0 | 3.6 |
| Volume Resistivity, 73°F | D257 | ohm-cm | 1016 | 1016 |
Material Availability:
Rods: Length: 10 feet – Diameters 1/4″ to 6″
Plates: 1/4″ inch to 2 inch thickness inclusive are 24 X 48 inches
2 1/4″ to 4″ thickness inclusive are 12 X 48 inches
Profiles, tubes and special sizes are custom-produced on request
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