ECTFE Properties
Ethylene Chloro-Trifluoroethylene
| Properties | Units / ASTM | PTFE |
|---|---|---|
| MECHANICAL PROPERTIES | ||
| Specific Gravity | D792 | 1.68 |
| Elongation % | D638 | 200 - 300 |
| Tensile Strength (psi) | D638 | 6,000 - 7,800 |
| Flexural Strength (psi) | D790 | 7,000 |
| Compressive Strength | D695 | 1,276 - 1,711 |
| Tensile Elastic Modulus (Young's Modulus) (psi) | D638 | 240,000 |
| Flexural Modulus 103MPa (103kgf/cm2) | D790 | 240,000 |
| Flex Life (MIT cycles) | D2176 | N/A |
| Hardness Durometer Shore D | D636 | D75 - 90 |
| Coefficient of Friction on steel | .19 | |
| Abrasion Resistance 1000 revs. | Taber | .005 |
| Impact Strength IZOD 73°F/23°C, notched ft/lbs/in | D256 | No Break |
| THERMAL PROPERTIES | ||
| Melting Point | °F | 464 |
| Upper Service Temperature (20,000h) | °F | 300 - 340 |
| Flame Rating | UL 94 | V-O |
| Thermal Conductivity | BTU/hr/ft2/deg °F in | 1.6 |
| Linear Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | D696 | N/A |
| Heat of Fusion | BTU/LB | N/A |
| Heat of Combustion | BTU/LB | N/A |
| Low Temperature Embrittlement | °F | -105 |
| ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES | ||
| Dielectric Constant | D150/103Hz ( 106Hz ) | 2.5 |
| Dielectric Strength 10 mil film | D149 | N/A |
| Volume Resistivity ohm-cm | D257 | >10^16 |
| Surface Resistivity ohm/sq. | D257 | >10^14 >10^15 |
| GENERAL PROPERTIES | ||
| Chemical/Solvent Resistance | D543 | Excellent |
| Water Absorption, 24hr / % | <0.01 | |
| Deformation Under Load | D621/110°C | .2 |
| Refractive Index | 1.447 | |
| Limiting Oxygen Index % | 60 |