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2Y
2X
O2Y
LDPE
HDPE
VPE
Low density Polyethylene
High density Polyethylene
Cross Linked Polyethylene
Foamed Polyethylene
Density g/cm3
0.92-0.94
0.94-0.98
0.92
≈0.65
Breakdown Voltage KV/mm (20oC)
70
85
50
30
Specific Volume Resistivity Ω cm (20oC)
1017
1012-1016
Dielectric Constant 50 Hz (20oC)
2.3
4-6
≈1.55
Dielectric Loss Factor (tan δ)
2 x 10-4
3 x 10-4
2x 10-3
5 x 10-4
Working Temperature
Permanent oC
-50 +70
-50 +00
-35 +90
-40 +70
Short Time oC
+100
+120
Melt Temperature +oC
105-110
130
-
105
Flame Resistance
Flammable
Oxygen Index LOI (% O2)
≤22
18-30
Heating Value H0 MJ.kg-1
42-44
Thermal Conductivity W.K-1.m-1
0.3
0.4
0.25
Corrosive Gases In Case Of Fire
No
Radiation Resistance max Mrad
100
Tensile Strength N/mm2
10-20
20-30
12.5-20
8-12
Elongation At Break %
400-600
500-1000
300-400
350-450
Shore Hardness
43-50 (D)
60-63 (D)
40-45 (D)
Abrasion Resistance
Medium
Good
Water Absorption %
0.1
Halogen Free
Yes
Conditional
Weather Resistance
Medium (Black: Good)
Cold Resistance