Westlake Plastics TPX® Polymethylpentene
| Manufacturer | Westlake Plastics |
| Trade Name | TPX® |
| Port | Ningbo port,China |
| Trade Terms | FOB, CFR, CIF |
| Payment Terms | L/C, T/T, Western Union |
Description
Material Notes:
TPX is a lightweight, high temperature polyolefin with exceptional acoustical and electrical properties. TPX has low moisture absorption and excellent chemical resistance. It is often used for applications requiring low distortion of sound waves including sonar covers, speaker ones, and ultrasonic transducer heads. TPX is also used for electrical insulating applications requiring high dielectric strength and low dielectric constant. TPX® is a trade name of Mitsui Plastics Inc. Information provided by Westlake Plastics.
| Physical Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Density | 0.840 g/cc | 0.0303 lb/in³ | ASTM D792 |
| Water Absorption | 0.010 % | 0.010 % | ASTM D570; 24 hrs. |
| Mechanical Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardness, Rockwell R | 85 | 85 | ASTM D7852 |
| Tensile Strength at Break | 15.9 MPa | 2300 psi | ASTM D638 |
| Elongation at Break | 120 % | 120 % | ASTM D638 |
| Thermal Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deflection Temperature at 0.46 MPa (66 psi) | 82.2 °C | 180 °F | ASTM D648 |
| Optical Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haze | 2.0 % | 2.0 % | ASTM D1746 |
| Transmission, Visible | 91 % | 91 % | ASTM D1746 |
| Electrical Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dielectric Constant | 2.12
@Frequency 60 Hz
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2.12
@Frequency 60 Hz
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