Gharda Chemicals GAFONE™ 3500 PES, Unreinforced, Easy Flow
Subcategory: Polyethersulfone; Polymer; Thermoplastic
Close Analogs: Solvay Advanced Polymers completed its acquisition of Gharda Polymers Division in May 2006. Current product data sheets are available under the Solvay Advanced Polymers name.
Material Notes: Easy flow unreinforced grade for injection molding of thin walled components Characteristics: - Very high rigidity
- Good dielectric properties
- High mechanical strength
- Good dimensional stability
- Good resistance to hydrolysis and sterilization
- Good oxidative stability
- Inherent flame retardance
Applications: - Reusable hypodermic syringes
- Surgical instruments and components
- Printed circuit boards
- Circuit breaker components
- Oil level indicators
- Heat exchanger parts
- Engine components
- Household appliances
- Filter housings
- Sanitary and pipe fittings
Information provided by Gharda.
Physical Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
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Density | 1.37 g/cc | 0.0495 lb/in³ | ISO 1183 |
Moisture Absorption at Equilibrium | 0.4 % | 0.4 % | ISO 62 |
Linear Mold Shrinkage | 0.005 cm/cm | 0.005 in/in | ASTM D955 |
Melt Flow | 51 - 70 g/10 min | 51 - 70 g/10 min | 380°C, 2.16 kg, 6 mins; ASTM D1238 |
Mechanical Properties |
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Tensile Strength at Break | 90 MPa | 13100 psi | ISO 527 |
Elongation at Break | 6 % | 6 % | ISO 527 |
Tensile Modulus | 2.8 GPa | 406 ksi | ISO 527 |
Flexural Modulus | 2.6 GPa | 377 ksi | ISO 178 |
Flexural Strength | 120 MPa | 17400 psi | ISO 178 |
Izod Impact, Notched (ISO) | 5 kJ/m² | 2.38 ft-lb/in² | ISO 180/1A |
Electrical Properties |
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Volume Resistivity | Min 1e+016 ohm-cm | Min 1e+016 ohm-cm | IEC 93 |
Surface Resistance | Min 1e+014 ohm | Min 1e+014 ohm | IEC 93 |
Dielectric Strength | 16 kV/mm | 406 kV/in | IEC 243/1 |
Arc Resistance | 80 sec | 80 sec | ASTM D495 |
Comparative Tracking Index | 150 V | 150 V | IEC 112 |
Thermal Properties |
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Maximum Service Temperature, Air | 185 °C | 365 °F | Continuous use |
Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi) | 205 °C | 401 °F | ISO 75 |
Glass Temperature | 225 °C | 437 °F | DSC |
Flammability, UL94 | V-0 | V-0 | |
Oxygen Index | 38 % | 38 % | ISO 4589 |
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