Polypropylene vs. PVC Machining
Comparison of Polypropylene and PVC Property Values
Polypropylene Homopolymer | Polypropylene Copolymer |
slight | slight |
5,400 | 3,800 |
225,000 | 215,000 |
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-- | -- |
Material |
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Water Absorption Rating |
Tensile Strength |
Flexural Modulus |
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion |
Dielectric Strength |
PVC | CPVC |
0 | 0.04 |
7,500 | 8,200 |
481,000 | 410,000 |
6.1 | 3.7 |
544 | 1,250 |
Material Properties
- Mechanical strength
- FDA compliant grades available
- Impact resistance
- Moisture resistance
- Machinability
- Excellent insulating properties
- Low permeability
- Fire resistant
- Durable and light
- Good electrical properties
- Chemically inert
- Tasteless, odorless and nontoxic
- Dimensional stability
- High impact strength
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