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MFA Detailed Properties -
 (Polytetrafluoroethylene-Perfluoromethylvinylether)
The table below lists a generally accepted summary of properties that we believe to be reliable.   Please note that many of these resins are produced in several varieties and property characteristics may vary.  Therefore, determination of resin is dependent on the application and this table is only meant to serve as a general guideline.    
 
Properties ASTM or UnitMFA

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES

Specific Gravity D7922.12~2.17
Elongation %D638 300~360
Tensile Strength (psi) D6383500-4400
Flexural Strength (psi) D790n.a
Compressive Strength

D695

2200
Tensile Elastic Modulus 
(Young's Modulus) (psi)		 D63865,000~78,000
Flexural Modulus
(psi)		 D79095,000
Flex Life
(MIT cycles)		D2176 10,000~100,000
Hardness Durometer Shore D D636D55~60
Coefficient of Friction
 on steel		 D19840.2
Abrasion Resistance
1000 revs.		 Taber10~17
Impact Strength IZOD
73°F/23°C, notched ft/lbs/in		D256 no break

THERMAL PROPERTIES

Melting Point °C
(°F)		 285
(545)
Upper Service
Temperature(20,000h)		 °C
(°F)		 260
(500)
Flame Rating** UL 94V-0
Thermal Conductivity BTU/hr/ft2/deg F in1.4
cal/sec/cm2,ºC/cmn.a
Linear Coefficient of Thermal Expansion D69611~12
10-5 °C
Heat of Fusion BTU/LB25.6
Heat of Combustion BTU/LB6200
Low Temperature Embrittlement °C
(°F)		-232
(-450)

ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES

Dielectric Constant D150/103Hz2.0
D150/106Hz2.1
Dielectric Strength
10 mil film		 D1492000
Volume Resistivity
ohm-cm		D257 >1017
Surface Resistivity
ohm/sq.		 D257>1017

GENERAL PROPERTIES

Chemical/Solvent
Resistance		 D543Excellent
Water Absorption, 24h,% D570 <0.03
Refractive Index n.a
Limiting Oxygen Index % D2863>95
PropertiesASTM or Unit MFA

 

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