POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) PROPERTIES
PVC is the most widely used member of the vinyl family. It is most commonly used in pipe and fittings. PVC offers excellent corrosion and weather resistance. It has a high strength-to-weight ratio and is a good electrical and thermal insulator. PVC is also self-extinguishing per UL flammability tests. PVC may be used to temperatures of 140°F (60°C) and is readily available in sheets, rods, and tubing. PVC may be cemented, welded, machined, bent and shaped readily.
CHLORINATED POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (CPVC) PROPERTIES
CPVC shares most of the features and properties of its close relative, PVC. It is also readily workable, including machining, welding, and forming. Because of its excellent corrosion resistance at elevated temperatures, CPVC is ideally suited for self-supporting constructions where temperatures up to 200°F (93°C) are present. The ability to bend, shape, and weld CPVC enables its use in a wide variety of process applications including tanks, scrubbers, and ventilation systems. It exhibits excellent fire resistance, chemical resistance, and is readily available in sheets, rods, and tubing.
TYPICAL PROPERTIES of PVC and CPVC |
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ASTM or UL test | Property | PVC | CPVC |
PHYSICAL | |||
D792 | Density (lb/in³) (g/cm³) |
0.051 1.41 |
0.055 1.52 |
D570 | Water Absorption, 24 hrs (%) | 0 | 0.04 |
MECHANICAL | |||
D638 | Tensile Strength (psi) | 7,500 | 8,200 |
D638 | Tensile Modulus (psi) | 411,000 | 430,000 |
D638 | Tensile Elongation at Break (%) | - | 27 |
D790 | Flexural Strength (psi) | 12,800 | 15,000 |
D790 | Flexural Modulus (psi) | 481,000 | 410,000 |
D785 | Hardness | 115 (Rockwell R) | 121 (Rockwell R) |
D256 | IZOD Notched Impact (ft-lb/in) | 1.0 | 1.6 |
THERMAL | |||
D696 | Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (x 10-5 in./in./°F) |
6.1 | 3.7 |
D648 | Heat Deflection Temp (°F / °C) at 264 psi |
176 / 80 |
217 / 103 |
D3418 | Melting Temp (°F / °C) | n.a. | n.a. |
- | Max Operating Temp (°F / °C) | 140 / 60 | 200 / 93 |
C177 | Thermal Conductivity (BTU-in/ft²-hr-°F) (x 10-4 cal/cm-sec-°C) |
0.90 3.1 |
0.95 3.3 |
UL94 | Flammability Rating | V-O | V-O |
ELECTRICAL | |||
D149 | Dielectric Strength (V/mil) short time, 1/8" thick | 544 | 1250 |
D150 | Dielectric Constant at 60 Hz | 3.2 | 3.7 |
D150 | Dissipation Factor at 60 Hz | .0096 | - |
D257 | Volume Resistivity (ohm-cm)at 50% RH | 5.4 x 1015 | 3.4 x 1015 |