Westlake Plastics Ardel® Polyarylate
| Manufacturer | Westlake Plastics |
| Trade Name | Ardel® |
| Port | Ningbo port,China |
| Trade Terms | FOB, CFR, CIF |
| Payment Terms | L/C, T/T, Western Union |
Description
Material Notes:
Stock shapes extruded from Ardel resin are specifically formulated to endure the damaging effects of UV light. When exposed to UV light, this unique material undergoes a molecular rearrangement resulting in the formation of a protective layer that essentially serves as a UV stabilizer. This inherent UV stability combined with superior retention of optical and mechanical properties make polyarylate an ideal choice for any application where weathering effects could pose a problem. Information provided by Westlake Plastics.
| Physical Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Density | 1.21 g/cc | 0.0437 lb/in³ | ASTM D792 |
| Water Absorption | 0.26 % | 0.26 % | ASTM D570; 24 hrs. |
| Mechanical Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardness, Rockwell R | 125 | 125 | ASTM D7852 |
| Tensile Strength, Yield | 68.9 MPa | 10000 psi | ASTM D638 |
| Elongation at Break | 60 % | 60 % | ASTM D638 |
| Elongation at Yield | 9.1 % | 9.1 % | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Modulus | 2.07 GPa | 300 ksi | ASTM D638 |
| Flexural Yield Strength | 75.8 MPa | 11000 psi | ASTM D790 |
| Flexural Modulus | 2.14 GPa | 310 ksi | ASTM D790 |
| Compressive Yield Strength | 83.98 MPa | 12180 psi | ASTM D695 |
| Izod Impact, Notched | 2.03 J/cm | 3.80 ft-lb/in | ASTM D256 |
| Thermal Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| CTE, linear | 110 µm/m-°C
@Temperature 20.0 °C
|
61.0 µin/in-°F
@Temperature 68.0 °F
|
ASTM D696 |
| Thermal Conductivity | 0.213 W/m-K | 1.48 BTU-in/hr-ft²-°F | ASTM C177 |
| Deflection Temperature at 0.46 MPa (66 psi) | 180 °C | 356 °F | ASTM D648 |
| Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi) | 174 °C | 345 °F | ASTM D648 |
| Flammability, UL94 | V-0
@Thickness 3.17 mm
|
V-0
@Thickness 0.125 in
|
|
| Oxygen Index | 36 % | 36 % | ASTM D2863 |
| Optical Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haze | 2.3 % | 2.3 % | ASTM D1746 |
| Transmission, Visible | 87 % | 87 % | ASTM D1746 |
| Electrical Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volume Resistivity | 2.00e+14 ohm-cm | 2.00e+14 ohm-cm | ASTM D257 |
| Dielectric Constant | 3.32
@Frequency 1000 Hz
|
3.32
@Frequency 1000 Hz
|
ASTM D150 |
| Dielectric Strength | 15.7 kV/mm | 400 kV/in | ASTM D149 |
| Dissipation Factor | 0.0040
@Frequency 1000 Hz
|
0.0040
@Frequency 1000 Hz
|
ASTM D150 |
