Polypropylene vs. Ryton Machining
Comparison of Polypropylene and Ryton Property Values
| Polypropylene Homopolymer | Polypropylene Copolymer |
|---|
| slight | slight |
| 5,400 | 3,800 |
| 225,000 | 215,000 |
| -- | -- |
| -- | -- |
| Material |
|---|
| Water Absorption Rating |
| Tensile Strength |
| Flexural Modulus |
| Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion |
| Dielectric Strength |
| Ryton |
|---|
| 0.02 |
| 5,000 |
| 1,000,000 |
| 2.5 |
| 385 |
Material Properties
- Mechanical strength
- FDA compliant grades available
- Impact resistance
- Moisture resistance
- Machinability
- Excellent chemical resistance
- Almost no moisture absorption
- Machines to tight tolerances
- Inert to steam, strong bases, fuels and acids
- Very low coefficient of linear thermal expansion
- Inherently flame retardant
- Dimensional stability
- High mechanical strength
- High strength-to-weight ratio
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