Sustason® PPSU - ASTM
PPSU
Characteristics
- Sterilization resistant
- High heat deflection temperature
- Low smoke development
- High resistance to gamma and x-rays
- High tensile strength
- High creep rupture strength
- Good machinability
- good adhesive properties
- Very good weldability
- High continuous service temperature
- Good electrical insulation properties
- favourable dielectric behaviour
- High stiffness
- Good thermoformability
- Good dimensional stability
- Good impact strength
Technical Specifications Sustason® PPSU - ASTM
| Test Method | Unit | Guideline Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Density | ASTM D792 | g / cm3 | 1.29 |
| Water Absorption 24 hours | ASTM D570 | % | 0.37 |
| Dissipation Factor | ASTM D150 | 1MHz | 0.002 |
| Water Absorption Saturation | ASTM D570 | % | 1.1 |
| Test Method | Unit | Guideline Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardness | ASTM D2240 | Shore D | 80 |
| Tensile Strength at yield 73°F | ASTM D638 | psi | 11000 |
| Tensile Modulus | ASTM D638 | psi | 390000 |
| Elongation at Break | ASTM D638 | % | 30 |
| Flexural Strength | ASTM D790 | psi | 15500 |
| Flexural Modulus | ASTM D790 | psi | 350000 |
| Compressive Strength | ASTM D695 | psi | 14000 |
| Rockwell Hardness | ASTM D785 | 80 | |
| Rockwell Hardness | ASTM D785 | R | 120 |
| Shear Strength | ASTM D732 | psi | 9000 |
| Izod Impact, Notched | ASTM D256 | ft-lb/in | 13 |
| Test Method | Unit | Guideline Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thermal Conductivity | in/hr/ft2 /°F | 2.42 | |
| Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion | ASTM D696 | in/in/°F x10-5 | 3.1 |
| Melting Point | ASTM D789 | °F | 424 |
| Continuous Service Temperature, Air | °F | 320 | |
| Deflection Temperature at 1.8Mpa (264psi) | ASTM D648 | °F | 420 |
| Deflection Temperature at 1.8Mpa (66psi) | ASTM D648 | °F | 417 |
| Flammability, UL94 | 1/8 inch | V-0 |
| Test Method | Unit | Guideline Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dielectric constant | ASTM D150 | 1MHz | 3.4 |
| Dielectric strength | ASTM D149 | V/mil | 400 |
| Surface resistivity | ASTM D257 | Ω/cm | >1013 |
| Test Method | Unit | Guideline Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FDA | Yes | ||
| NSF | No | ||
| USDA | Yes |
