Solvay Specialty Polymers Udel® GF-120 Polysulfone (PSU) (Unverified Data**)

Port Shanghai port,China
Trade Terms FOB, CFR, CIF
Payment Terms L/C, T/T, Western Union

Description

Material Notes:
Udel GF-120, resin is a 20% glass fiber reinforced polysulfone compound. Glass fiber substantially increases the rigidity, tensile strength, creep resistance, dimensional stability and chemical resistance of the polysulfone resin. The high performance properties and attractive price make these resins particularly effective alternatives to metals in many engineering applications. – Black: Udel GF-120 Bk 937 – Black: Udel GF-120 BK 937 – Natural: Udel GF-120 NT 20 – Grey: Udel GF-120 GY 1234Information provided by Solvay Specialty Polymers.
Physical Properties Metric English Comments
Specific Gravity 1.40 g/cc

1.40 g/cc

ASTM D792
Linear Mold Shrinkage, Flow 0.0030 cm/cm

0.0030 in/in

ASTM D955
Melt Flow 6.5 g/10 min

@Load 2.16 kg,
Temperature 343 °C
6.5 g/10 min

@Load 4.76 lb,
Temperature 649 °F
ASTM D1238

 

Mechanical Properties Metric English Comments
Tensile Strength 96.5 MPa

14000 psi

ASTM D638
Elongation at Break 3.0 %

3.0 %

ASTM D638
Tensile Modulus 6.00 GPa

870 ksi

ASTM D638
Flexural Strength 148 MPa

21500 psi

ASTM D790
Flexural Modulus 5.52 GPa

801 ksi

ASTM D790
Izod Impact, Notched 0.530 J/cm

0.993 ft-lb/in

ASTM D256
Tensile Impact Strength 109 kJ/m²

51.9 ft-lb/in²

ASTM D1822

 

Thermal Properties Metric English Comments
Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi) 180 °C

356 °F

Unannealed; ASTM D648
Flammability, UL94 HB

@Thickness 3.18 mm
HB

@Thickness 0.125 in
UL 94

 

Electrical Properties Metric English Comments
Volume Resistivity 2.00e+16 ohm-cm

2.00e+16 ohm-cm

ASTM D257
Dielectric Constant 3.28

@Frequency 1.00e+6 Hz
3.28

@Frequency 1.00e+6 Hz
ASTM D150
3.31

@Frequency 60.0 Hz
3.31

@Frequency 60.0 Hz
ASTM D150
Dielectric Strength 19.0 kV/mm

483 kV/in

ASTM D149
Dissipation Factor 0.0060

@Frequency 1.00e+6 Hz
0.0060

@Frequency 1.00e+6 Hz
ASTM D150
0.0080

@Frequency 60.0 Hz
0.0080

@Frequency 60.0 Hz
ASTM D150

 

Processing Properties Metric English Comments
Melt Temperature 343 – 399 °C

649 – 750 °F

Mold Temperature 121 – 163 °C

250 – 325 °F

Drying Temperature 149 – 163 °C

300 – 325 °F

Dry Time 3.00 – 4.00 hour

3.00 – 4.00 hour

Back Pressure 0.345 – 0.689 MPa

50.0 – 99.9 psi

 

Descriptive Properties Value Comments
Agency Ratings ISO 10993

ISO 10993-Part 1

NSF 51

Maximum Temperature of Use: 149°C (300°F)
NSF 61

Tested at 82 °C (180 °F) (Commercial Hot)
Appearance Black

Grey

Natural Color

Opaque

Availability Asia Pacific

Europe

North America

South America

Features Acid Resistant

Alcohol Resistant

Alkali Resistant

Autoclave Sterilizable

E-beam Sterilizable

Ethylene Oxide Sterilizable

Food Contact Acceptable

Good Chemical Resistance

Good Creep Resistance

Good Dimensional Stability

Good Sterilizability

Good Strength

Heat Sterilizable

High Heat Resistance

High Rigidity

Hydrocarbon Resistant

Hydrolytically Stable

Radiation (Gamma) Resistant

Radiation Sterilizable

Radiotranslucent

Steam Resistant

Steam Sterilizable

Filler Glass Fiber Reinforcement

Forms Pellets

Generic PSU

Injection Rate Fast

Processing Method Extrusion

Injection Molding

RoHS Compliance RoHS Compliant

Screw Compression Ratio 2.0:1.0

Uses Appliance Components

Appliances

Automotive Electronics

Bobbins

Dental Applications

Electrical Parts

Electrical/Electronic Applications

Fittings

Food Service Applications

Hospital Goods

Industrial Parts

Medical Appliances

Medical/Healthcare Applications

Microwave Cookware

Piping

Plumbing Parts

Surgical Instruments

Valves/Valve Parts