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ARDEL®
(polyarylate)
GENERAL PROPERTIES
(polyarylate)
GENERAL PROPERTIES
Stock
shapes extruded from Ardel
resin are specifically formulated to endure the damaging effects of UV light.
When exposed to UV light, this unique material undergoes a molecular
rearrangement resulting in the formation of a protective layer that essentially
serves as a UV
stabilizer. This inherent UV stability combined with superior retention of
optical and mechanical properties make polyarylate an ideal choice for any
application where weathering effects could
pose a problem.
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Applications Include: |
Advantages of Polyarylate: |
Manufacturing Capabilities: |
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• Semiconductor components |
• Exceptional UV stability |
Rod: 3 /16” to 6” diameter |
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• Solar energy components |
•Transparency |
Sheet: .035” to 3 /16” thick |
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• Appliance parts |
• Good electrical properties |
Slab: 1 /4” to 4” thick |
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• Snap lock connectors |
•Toughness |
Film: . 001” to .029” thick |
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• Excellent flexural recovery |
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Color/Grades: Transparent light amber
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Units |
ASTM Test |
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Result |
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Mechanical Tensile Strength @yield |
psi |
D638 |
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10,000 |
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Tensile Strength @break |
psi |
D638 |
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— |
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Tensile Modulus |
psi |
D638 |
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300,000 |
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Tensile Elongation @yield |
% |
D638 |
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8.4 |
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Tensile Elongation @break |
% |
D638 |
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50.0 |
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Flexural Strength @yield |
psi |
D790 |
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11,000 |
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Flexural Modulus |
psi |
D790 |
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310,000 |
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Compressive Strength @yield |
psi |
D695 |
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12,180 |
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Compressive Modulus |
psi |
D695 |
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— |
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Izod Impact Strength Un-Notched |
ft•lbs/in |
D256 |
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— |
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Notched @73°F |
ft•lbs/in |
D256 |
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3.8 |
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Hardness (R, M, L or D) |
— |
D7852 |
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R125 |
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D2240 |
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Thermal Heat Deflection Temperature @66 psi |
°F |
D648 |
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356 |
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@264 psi |
°F |
D648 |
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345 |
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Coefficient of Thermal Expansion |
in/in/°F |
D696 |
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6.1x10 -5 |
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Flammability Rating–UL94 @.125” |
— |
— |
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V-0 |
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Thermal Conductivity |
(BTU•in)/(hr•ft 2 •°F) |
C177 |
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1.48 |
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Limiting Oxygen Index |
% |
D2863 |
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36.0 |
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Electrical Dielectric Strength |
V/mil |
D149 |
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400 |
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Dielectric Constant @1 kHz |
— |
D150 |
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3.32 |
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Dissipation Factor @1 kHz |
— |
D150 |
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0.0040 |
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Volume Resistivity |
ohm•cm |
D257 |
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2x1014 |
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Optical Haze |
% |
D1746 |
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2.3 |
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Transparency |
% |
D1746 |
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87 |
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Other Specific Gravity |
— |
D792 |
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1.21 |
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Water Absorption @24 hours |
% |
D570 |
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0.26 |
Polyarylate Outgassing:
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Sample |
Temp. °C% TML % CVCM |
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1" Thick |
40 |
0.05 |
0.00 |
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Polyarylate |
70 |
0.06 |
0.00 |
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|
85 |
0.07 |
0.00 |
This information is offered solely for your consideration, examination and verification, and is to be construed neither as a warranty nor guarantee that the same results as those stated herein will be obtained by the use to which others may put the material. Each user of the material should make his own tests to determine the characteristics and suitability of the material for his own particular use and the use which will be made of the completed product. This publication is not to be taken as a license to operate under, or a recommendation to infringe any patents. The observance of all legal regulations and patents is the responsibility of the user. The buyer’s exclusive remedy against the seller shall be for the repair or replacement of defective stock. No other remedy (including, but not limited to, incidental or consequential damages for lost profits, lost sales, injury to person or property, or other incidental or consequential loss) shall be available to the buyer.
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