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Yw
Yk
PVC
Polyvinylchloride Compounds
Heat-resistant 90oC
Heat-resistant 105oC
Cold Resistant
Density g/cm3
1.35 - 1.5
1.3-1.5
1.2-1.
Breakdown Voltage KV/mm (20oC)
25
Specific Volume Resistivity Ω cm (20oC)
1013-1015
1012-1015
Dielectric Constant 50 Hz (20oC)
3.6-6
4-6.5
4.5-6.5
Dielectric Loss Factor (tan δ)
4 x 10-2 to 1 x 10-1
Working Temperature
Permanent oC
-30 +70
-20 +90
-20 +105
-40 +70
Short Time oC
+100
+120
Melt Temperature +oC
>140
Flame Resistance
Self Extinguishing
Oxygen Index LOI (% O2)
23-42
24-42
Heating Value H0 MJ.kg-1
17-25
16-22
16-20
17-24
Thermal Conductivity W.K-1.m-1
0.17
Corrosive Gases In Case Of Fire
Hydrogen Chloride
Radiation Resistance max Mrad
80
Tensile Strength N/mm2
10-25
Elongation At Break %
130-350
Shore Hardness
70-95 (A)
Abrasion Resistance
Medium
Water Absorption %
0.4
Halogen Free
No
Weather Resistance
Medium (Black: Good)
Cold Resistance
Moderate - Good
Very Good