| Physical Properties | UHMW-PE |
||
Property |
Units |
ASTM Test |
Result |
| Density | gm/cm³ |
D792 |
.930 |
| Tensile strength at yield 73°F | psi |
D638 |
3100 |
| Elongation 73°F | % |
D638 |
350 |
| * Relative volumetric abrasion loss | *
|
*
|
100
|
| Coefficient of friction 73°F on steel |
-
|
-
|
Static .15-.20 Dynamic .10-.20 |
| IZOD impact strength 73°F | KJ/m2 |
D4020-96 |
125 |
| Hardness 73°F | -
|
D785 |
Shore D 62-66 |
| Melting point | °F |
D789 |
275°-280° |
| Coefficient of linear thermal expansion | 1/K |
D696 |
2.0 x 10-4 |
| Continuous service temperature in air (max) | °F |
-
|
180 |
| Volume resistivity | Ohm/cm |
D257 |
>1015 |
| Dielectric constant (10³ Hz) | -
|
D150 |
2.3 |
| Dielectric strength | KV/mm |
D149 |
40 |
* Industry standard testing method using slurry of 60% aluminum oxide and 40% water at a rotation speed of 1750 rpm for 2 hours. Results indicate the ability of each material, in relation to Natural(=100), to resist abrasion under typical UHMW-PE applications. A lower number indicates better abrasion resistance.