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RTP Company RTP 1400.5 N Polyethersulfone (PES) Glass Fiber - High Viscosity


Subcategory: Polyethersulfone; Polymer; Thermoplastic

Physical PropertiesMetricEnglishComments
Specific Gravity1.39 g/cc0.0502 lb/in³ ASTM D792
Filler Content5 %5 % Primary Additive
Linear Mold Shrinkage0.006 - 0.008 cm/cm0.006 - 0.008 in/in 1/8 in (3.2 mm); ASTM D955

Mechanical Properties
Tensile Strength @ Break89.6 MPa13000 psi ASTM D638
Elongation at Break6 - 8 %6 - 8 % ASTM D638
Tensile Modulus3.45 GPa500 ksi ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus3.45 GPa500 ksi ASTM D638
Flexural Yield Strength131 MPa19000 psi ASTM D790
Izod Impact, Unnotched11.2 J/cm21 ft-lb/in 1/8 in (3.2 mm); ASTM D4812
Izod Impact, Notched0.534 J/cm1 ft-lb/in 1/8 in (3.2 mm); ASTM D256

Thermal Properties
Flammability, UL94V-0V-0 1/16 in (1.5 mm)

Processing Properties
Melt Temperature343 - 377 °C650 - 710 °F 
Mold Temperature135 - 177 °C275 - 350 °F 
Drying Temperature149 °C300 °F 6 hrs
Moisture Content0.04 %0.04 % 
Dew Point-31.7 °C-25 °F 
Injection Pressure68.9 - 103 MPa10000 - 15000 psi 

 


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