UHMW-PE Tivar 1000

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Quadrant EPP TIVAR® 1000 Natural Virgin UHMW-PE

Physical Properties Metric English Comments

Specific Gravity 0.93 g/cc 0.0336 lb/in³ ASTM D792


Water Absorption Max 0.01 % Max 0.01 % Immersion, 24hr; ASTM
D570(2)
Water Absorption at Saturation Max 0.01 % Max 0.01 % Immersion; ASTM D570(2)

Mechanical Properties

Hardness, Shore D 66 66 ASTM D2240


Tensile Strength, Ultimate 40 MPa 5800 psi ASTM D638
Elongation at Break 300 % 300 % ASTM D638
Tensile Modulus 0.689 GPa 100 ksi ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus 0.758 GPa 110 ksi ASTM D790
Flexural Yield Strength 24.1 MPa 3500 psi ASTM D790
Compressive Strength 20.7 MPa 3000 psi 10% Def., 73°F; ASTM D695
Compressive Modulus 0.552 GPa 80 ksi ASTM D695
Shear Strength 33.1 MPa 4800 psi ASTM D732
Coefficient of Friction 0.12 0.12 Dry vs. Steel; QTM55007
Limiting Pressure Velocity 0.0701 MPa-m/sec 2000 psi-ft/min 4:1 safety factor; QTM
55007
Izod Impact, Notched NB NB ASTM D256 Type A

Electrical Properties

Surface Resistivity per Square Min 1e+015 ohm Min 1e+015 ohm ASTM D257
Dielectric Constant 2.3 2.3 (1MHz); ASTM D150
Dielectric Strength 90.6 kV/mm 2300 V/mil Short Term; ASTM D149
Dissipation Factor 0.0005 0.0005 (1MHz); ASTM D150

Thermal Properties

CTE, linear 68°F 216 µm/m-°C 120 µin/in-°F (-40°F to 300°F); ASTM
E831
Thermal Conductivity 0.409 W/m-K 2.84 BTU-in/hr-ft²-°F
Melting Point 135 °C 275 °F Crystalline, Peak; ASTM
D3418
Maximum Service Temperature, Air 82.2 °C 180 °F Long Term
Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi) 46.7 °C 116 °F ASTM D648
Flammability, UL94 (Estimated Rating) HB HB 1/8 inch

Qualitative Processing Properties

Compliance - FDA Compliant


Machinability 3 1-10, 1=Easier to Machine
Service in Alcohols Acceptable
Service in Aliphatic Hydrocarbons Acceptable
Service in Aromatic Hydrocarbons Unacceptable
Service in Chlorinated Solvents Acceptable

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Service in Ethers Limited


Service in Ketones Limited
Service in Strong Acids Limited
Service in Strong Alkalies Acceptable
Service in Sunlight Limited
Service in Weak Acids Acceptable
Service in Weak Alkalies Acceptable

All statements, technical information and recommendations contained in this database are presented in good faith, based upon tests
believed to be reliable and practical field experience. The reader is cautioned, however, that Quadrant EPP and Automation Creations,
Inc. cannot guarantee the accuracy or completeness of this information, and it is the customer's responsibility to determine the
suitability of Quadrant EPP's products in any given application.

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