PTFE Rods
Polytetrafluoroethylene Rods
PTFE is chemically inert and unaffected by known chemicals, except
alkali metals and fluorine under certain conditions.
| Property | Unit | Natural | 25% Glass Filled |
| Tensile Strength | MN/m2 | 15 - 30 | 12 - 19 |
| Elongation | % | 150 - 350 | 150 - 250 |
| Modulus of Elasticity | kgf/cm2 | 3500 - 6000 | - |
| Hardness | Shore D | 60 - 65 | 70 - 75 |
| Compressive modulus for 1% deformation (20°C 1 day) |
MN/m2 | 390 | 590 |
| Impact strength at 20°C (Charpy, notched) |
cmkg/cm2 | 8 | 9 |
| Coefficient of friction | - | 0.06 | 0.12 |
| Melting Point | - | Approx 327 | Approx 327 |
| Flammability | - | Non-flammable | Non-flammable |
| Permittivity 50-106 | cycles/sec | 2.0 - 2.1 | 2.35 |
| Dissipation Factor 50-106 Hz | - | <0.0005 | 0.001 |
| Volume Resistivity | Ohm/cm | >1017 | 1015 |
| Specific Gravity | - | 2.13 - 2.19 | 2.13 - 2.20 |
| Temparature | °C | -250 - +260 | -250 - +260 |
| Water Absoption 24 hour saturation |
% | <0.02 | - |
| The above property values are typical and are only intended to be used as a guide. |
