| Category | Polymer , Thermoplastic , Polyimide, Thermoplastic |
| Manufacturer | Manifattura Cattaneo spa |
| Trade Name | VESPEL® |
| Port | Shanghai port,China |
| Trade Terms | FOB, CFR, CIF |
| Payment Terms | L/C, T/T, Western Union |
| Download PDF | Manifattura Cattaneo VESPEL® SP1 Polyimide.pdf |
| Price | EMAIL US sales@lookpolymers.com |
| Physical Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Density | 1.43 g/cc | 0.0517 lb/in³ | ASTM D792 |
| Moisture Absorption at Equilibrium | 1.0 - 1.3 % @Temperature 23.0 °C |
1.0 - 1.3 % @Temperature 73.4 °F |
50% RH; ASTM D570 |
| Water Absorption at Saturation | 0.72 % | 0.72 % | ASTM D570 |
| Deformation | 1.0 % @Time 86400 sec, Pressure 100 MPa |
1.0 % @Time 24.0 hour, Pressure 14500 psi |
ASTM D621 |
| Mechanical Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Strength at Break | 86.0 MPa | 12500 psi | ASTM D638 |
| Elongation at Break | 7.5 % | 7.5 % | ASTM D638 |
| Flexural Strength | 110 MPa | 16000 psi | ASTM D790 |
| Compressive Yield Strength | 24.8 MPa @Strain 1.00 %, Time 3.60e+6 sec |
3600 psi @Strain 1.00 %, Time 1000 hour |
ASTM D695 |
| Compressive Modulus | 2.413 GPa | 350.0 ksi | ASTM D695 |
| Poissons Ratio | 0.41 | 0.41 | |
| Izod Impact, Notched (ISO) | 0.0430 kJ/m² | 0.0205 ft-lb/in² | ASTM D256 |
| Izod Impact, Unnotched (ISO) | 0.750 kJ/m² | 0.357 ft-lb/in² | ASTM D256 |
| Coefficient of Friction, Dynamic | 0.29 | 0.29 | on polished steel; MPC Test |
| Coefficient of Friction, Static | 0.35 | 0.35 | on polished steel; MPC Test |
| Thermal Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| CTE, linear, Parallel to Flow | 54.0 µm/m-°C @Temperature 23.0 - 100 °C |
30.0 µin/in-°F @Temperature 73.4 - 212 °F |
|
| Thermal Conductivity | 0.350 W/m-K | 2.43 BTU-in/hr-ft²-°F | ASTM D177 |
| Maximum Service Temperature, Air | 395 °C | 743 °F | |
| Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi) | 360 °C | 680 °F | ASTM D648-45 |
| Flammability, UL94 | V-0 | V-0 | |
| Oxygen Index | 53 % | 53 % | ASTM D2863 |
| Electrical Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volume Resistivity | >= 1.00e+16 ohm-cm | >= 1.00e+16 ohm-cm | ASTM D257 |
| Surface Resistance | >= 1.00e+15 ohm | >= 1.00e+15 ohm | ASTM D257 |
| Dielectric Constant | 3.55 @Frequency 1.00e+6 Hz |
3.55 @Frequency 1.00e+6 Hz |
ASTM D150 |
| Dielectric Strength | 22.0 kV/mm @Thickness 2.00 mm |
559 kV/in @Thickness 0.0787 in |
ASTM D149 |
| Dielectric Loss Index | 0.0034 @Frequency 1.00e+6 Hz |
0.0034 @Frequency 1.00e+6 Hz |
ASTM D150 |
| Compliance Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| FDA | No | No |
| Descriptive Properties | Value | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Color | Brown | |
| UV Resistance | N |