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Polyethylene (PE)
Material type: Plastic, Chemical resistant, Weather resistant
Polyethylene (PE) is the most common plastic in use today. It is a linear, man-made, addition, homo-polymer, primarily used for packaging.
Process compatibility
Material Color
Black
White
Material advantages
High strength-to-weight ratio, good impact strength and excellent weather resistance.
Material shortcomings
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Recommended description
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Properties
| Name | |
|---|---|
| Melting point | 135 °C |
| Density | 0.96 g/cm3 |
| Tensile strength | 31 MPa |
| Yield strength | 31 MPa |
| Modulus of elasticity | 1.09 GPa |
| Elongation at break | 500% - 700 % |
| Hardness | 9.9 HV |
| Maximum service temperature | 129 °C |
| Thermal expansion coefficent | 198 10^-6 ºC |
| Thermal conductivity | 0.502 W/(m⋅°C) |
Common applications
• Piping
• Packaging
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