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PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride)

plastics

plastics

Source Details

Id

plastic-pvc

Name

PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride)

Category

plastics

Designation

PVC-U (Rigid)

Properties
{
  "density": {
    "value": 1400,
    "unit": "kg/m³"
  },
  "tensileStrengthYield": {
    "value": 52,
    "unit": "MPa"
  },
  "tensileStrengthUltimate": {
    "value": 52,
    "unit": "MPa"
  },
  "elasticModulus": {
    "value": 3.3,
    "unit": "GPa"
  },
  "poissonsRatio": 0.38,
  "thermalConductivity": {
    "value": 0.16,
    "unit": "W/(m·K)"
  },
  "thermalExpansion": {
    "value": 80,
    "unit": "µm/(m·K)"
  },
  "specificHeat": {
    "value": 1000,
    "unit": "J/(kg·K)"
  },
  "meltingPoint": {
    "value": 80,
    "min": 75,
    "max": 90,
    "unit": "°C"
  },
  "hardness": {
    "rockwellB": "R110"
  }
}
Applications

Pipes, Window frames, Cable insulation, Flooring, Packaging

Notes

Second most produced plastic. Flame resistant. Low cost. Not UV stable.