Thermoplastic
PVDF (polyvinylidene fluoride)
A semi-crystalline fluoropolymer; outstanding chemical, UV and weathering resistance with more stiffness than PTFE — chemical piping, wire insulation and lithium-ion battery binders.
| Property | Value | Source | Method | Conditions | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Density | 1.78 g/cm³ | CAMPUS plastics database — typical grade datasheet values (campusplastics.com) | ISO 1183 | 23 °C, dry | — |
| Young's modulus E | 2 GPa | CAMPUS plastics database — typical grade datasheet values (campusplastics.com) | ISO 527 | 23 °C, dry | 1.5–2.5 typical |
| Tensile strength | 45 MPa | CAMPUS plastics database — typical grade datasheet values (campusplastics.com) | ISO 527 | 23 °C, dry | 40–55 typical |
| Glass transition Tg | -35 °C | CAMPUS plastics database — typical grade datasheet values (campusplastics.com) | DSC | 23 °C, dry | Tg well below RT; crystallinity gives service strength |
| Melting point Tm | 170 °C | CAMPUS plastics database — typical grade datasheet values (campusplastics.com) | DSC | 23 °C, dry | — |
Used in
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Compare with
PVDF (polyvinylidene fluoride) vs Polypropylene (PP)
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PVDF (polyvinylidene fluoride) vs Polycarbonate (PC)
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PVDF (polyvinylidene fluoride) vs Polyethylene, high-density (HDPE)
PVDF (polyvinylidene fluoride) vs PVC, rigid (uPVC)
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.