Kynar® Characteristics
Kynar® is a high-performance thermoplastic material that is easily fabricated. It has excellent mechanical strength and offers good chemical, abrasion, UV and radiation resistance making it suitable for use in demanding environments such as chemical processing, semiconductor and nuclear waste applications. Even under continuous use in demanding applications, it retains its properties.
The characteristics of this polyvinylidene fluoride include:
Excellent chemical, moisture and corrosion resistance- Good UV and radiation resistance
- Superior fire resistance
- Excellent dielectric properties
Applications for Kynar®
- Chemical processing
- Pharmaceutical
- Semiconductor processing
- Pulp and paper
- Nuclear components
- Hydrometallurgical
- Wire and cable insulation
Contact a Dielectric Manufacturing knowledge expert to discuss the use of Kynar for your thermoplastic parts. Call 800-367-9122 or email sales@dielectricmfg.com.
Kynar Polyvinylidene Fluoride Material Properties
| Property | Metric | units | English | units | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | ||||||
| Density | 1.33e3 - 1.43e3 | kg/m^3 | 0.048 - 0.0517 | lb/ft^3 | ||
| Mechanical | ||||||
| Yield Strength | 8.62e7 - 8.96e7 | Pa | 12.5 - 13 | ksi | ||
| Tensile Strength | 7.24e7 - 1.18e8 | Pa | 10.5 - 17.1 | ksi | ||
| Elongation | 0.075 - 0.9 | % strain | 7.5 - 90 | % strain | ||
| Hardness (Vickers) | 2.54e8 - 2.64e8 | Pa | 25.9 - 26.9 | HV | ||
| Impact Strength (un-notched) | 7.9e3 - 9e3 | J/m^2 | 3.76 - 4.28 | ft.lbf/in^2 | ||
| Fracture Toughness | 2.16e6 - 6.4e6 | Pa/m^0.5 | 1.97 - 5.82 | ksi/in^0.5 | ||
| Young's Modulus | 2.07e9 - 2.76e9 | Pa | 0.3 - 0.4 | 10^6 psi | ||
| Thermal | ||||||
| Max Service Temperature | 221 - 241 | °C | 430 - 466 | °F | ||
| Melting Temperature | 375 - 401 | °C | 707 - 754 | °F | ||
| Insulator or Conductor | Insulator | Insulator | ||||
| Specific Heat Capability | 1.39e3 - 1.45e3 | J/kg °C | 0.333 - 0.346 | BTU/lb. °F | ||
| Thermal Expansion Coefficient | 8.1e-5 - 1.01e-4 | strain/°C | 45 - 56 | µstrain/°F | ||
| Eco | ||||||
| CO2 Footprint | 9.08 - 10 | kg/kg | 9.08 - 10 | lb/lb | ||
| Recyclable | Yes | Yes |
