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Polyethylene
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Polyethylene is a partially crystalline, lightweight thermoplastic,
polymerized from ethylene gas at controlled temperatures and pressures.
It is tough, heat stable, flexible and has a wax-like feel. Polyethylene
is used in many applications because of its moisture barrier properties,
superior optics, salability, toughness and outstanding electrical
properties.
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| Rexene®
PE 2049 (Polyethylene, Low Density) Property Sheet |
* All Values are Nominal.
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| Physical |
Value |
Test |
| Density |
.917 g/cm3 |
ASTM D1505 |
| Melt Flow
Rate (E - 190 ºC/2.16 kg) |
20 g/10 min |
ASTM D1238 |
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| Mechanical |
Value |
Test |
| Tensile Modulus |
24000 psi |
ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Strength
@ Yld |
1300 psi |
ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Strength
@ Brk |
1400 psi |
ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Elongation
@ Brk |
500 % |
ASTM D638 |
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| Hardness |
Value |
Test |
| Durometer
Hardness (Shore D) |
45 |
ASTM
D2240 |
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| Thermal |
Value |
Test |
| Vicat Softening
Point |
187 ºF |
ASTM D1525 |
** These are
typical property values intended only as guides. They should
not be used to establish specification limits or as the sole
basis of design. Determining whether this information, or this
plastic, should be used for a particular application is the
responsibility of the user. |
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