Polypropylene (PP)


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  • High electrical properties
  • High chemical properties
  • Excellent stiffness
  • Can be welded

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PP is a semi-crystalline thermoplastic with high electrical and chemical properties, and excellent stiffness.
It is normally used at temperatures between -5 °C and +90 °C, and it can be welded.

Its applications include use in the mechanical, aeronautical, electrical, and building industries.


Properties ISO standard Unit of measurement Value
General properties      
Colour     grey / natural
Density (specific weight) 1183 g/cm3 0.91
Water absorption 62 % <0.01
       
Mechanical properties      
Tensile strain at break 527 % 70
Tensile strain at yield 527 MPa --
Tensile modulus of elasticity 527 MPa 3000
Impact strength (Charpy impact test - notched) 179/1eA kJ/m2 --
Hardness 53505 Scale D 70
       
Thermal properties      
Melting temperature 11357 °C 164
Thermal conductivity 52612 W/mK 0.22
Coefficient of linear thermal expansion v. m. tra 20 °C e 60 °C m/mK 1.6x104
Working temperature, continuously -- °C 0/+100
Working temperature, for short periods -- °C --
Flammability UL94 -- HB
       
Electric properties      
Dielectric strength 60243 kV/mm 52
Volume resistivity 60093 Ohm/cm --
Surface resistivity 60093 Ohm >1013
       
Physiological properties      
Suitable for contact with foodstuffs 21 CFR (FDA) -- Yes


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