Thermoplastic
Polysulfone (PSU)
An amorphous high-temperature engineering thermoplastic; transparent, hydrolysis- and steam-sterilisation-resistant — medical devices, membranes and hot-water fittings.
| Property | Value | Source | Method | Conditions | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Density | 1.24 g/cm³ | CAMPUS plastics database — typical grade datasheet values (campusplastics.com) | ISO 1183 | 23 °C, dry | — |
| Young's modulus E | 2.5 GPa | CAMPUS plastics database — typical grade datasheet values (campusplastics.com) | ISO 527 | 23 °C, dry | 2.4–2.7 typical |
| Tensile strength | 70 MPa | CAMPUS plastics database — typical grade datasheet values (campusplastics.com) | ISO 527 | 23 °C, dry | — |
| Glass transition Tg | 185 °C | CAMPUS plastics database — typical grade datasheet values (campusplastics.com) | DSC | 23 °C, dry | amorphous; high continuous-use temperature |
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Sources
- CAMPUS plastics database — typical grade datasheet values (campusplastics.com)
Typical room-temperature values for learning and preliminary design; grades vary. Always confirm against the supplier datasheet before design work. Data policy: docs/DATA-SOURCES.md in the repository.