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HDPE (High Density Polyethylene)
plastics
plastics
Source Details
Id
plastic-hdpe
Name
HDPE (High Density Polyethylene)
Category
plastics
Designation
HDPE
Properties
{
"density": {
"value": 960,
"unit": "kg/m³"
},
"tensileStrengthYield": {
"value": 28,
"unit": "MPa"
},
"tensileStrengthUltimate": {
"value": 31,
"unit": "MPa"
},
"elasticModulus": {
"value": 1.1,
"unit": "GPa"
},
"poissonsRatio": 0.46,
"thermalConductivity": {
"value": 0.48,
"unit": "W/(m·K)"
},
"thermalExpansion": {
"value": 120,
"unit": "µm/(m·K)"
},
"specificHeat": {
"value": 1900,
"unit": "J/(kg·K)"
},
"meltingPoint": {
"value": 130,
"min": 120,
"max": 140,
"unit": "°C"
}
}Applications
Bottles, Pipes, Cutting boards, Fuel tanks, Playground equipment
Notes
Chemical resistant. FDA approved for food contact. Very low cost.