LDPE--Low Density Polyethylene
Uses -Foam, High Voltage Insulation, Wire & Cable Applications, General Purpose,
Medium Voltage Insulation
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Physical Properties
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Test Method
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Nominal Value
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Unit
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Density
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ISO 1183
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0.921
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g/cm3
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Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR)
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ISO 1133
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1.9
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g/10min
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Hardness
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Shore Hardness (shore D)
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ISO 868
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45
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Mechanical Properties
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Tensile Modulus
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ISO 527-2
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175
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MPa
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Tensile Strength
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Yield,
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ISO 527-2
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9.0
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MPa
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Break,
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13.0
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MPa
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Tensile Strain(Break)
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ISO 527-2
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850
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%
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Modulus of Elasticity
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Internal Method
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250
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MPa
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Thermal
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Vicat Softening Temperature
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ISO 306/A50
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89.0
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°C
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Melting Temperature (DSC)
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DIN 53765
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108
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°C
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Peak Crystallization Temperature (DSC)
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DIN 53765
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97.0
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°C
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Heat of Fusion
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DIN 53765
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110
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J/g
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Electrical
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Volume Resistivity
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ASTM D257
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8.5E+15
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ohm •cm
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Dielectric Strength
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ASTM D149
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30.0
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kV/mm
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Dielectric Constant (60Hz)
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ASTM D150
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2.20
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%
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Dissipation Factor (60 Hz)
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ASTM D150
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0.00050
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